Curel Hydrating Water Essence Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Updated on June 21, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 25 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Erythritol
Humectant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Erythritol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 25 ingredients
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