Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream Versus Mizon Water Volume EX Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream versus Mizon Water Volume EX Cream .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on November 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream 32 ingredients

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream 50 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream 32 ingredients

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream 50 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Exfoliators (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (4)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream 32 ingredients

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream 50 ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Panthenol • Oryza Sativa Extract • Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Phytosphingosine • Caproyl Sphingosine • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Glucoside • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Trehalose • Jojoba Esters • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane

Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Alcohol • Glycereth-26 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Algae Extract • Isomalt • Lecithin • Lactic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Carrageenan • Sea Salt • Silica • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hydroxide • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Beta-Glucan • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Sea Water • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract • Betaine • Sodium PCA • Sorbitol • Serine • Glycine • Glutamic Acid • Alanine • Lysine • Arginine • Threonine • Proline • Disodium EDTA • CI 42090

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Cyclohexasiloxane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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