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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream versus Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on August 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Starts at $5.95
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Starts at $20.15

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

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
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Stearic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Microcrystalline Wax • Betaine • Sorbitan Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Arginine • Carbomer • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Illicium Verum Fruit Extract • Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Citric Acid • Beta-Glucan • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-51 • Apium Graveolens Extract • Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Lysine Hcl • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Acetyl Methionine • Theanine • Proline • Palmitic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Oleic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Algin • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Natto Gum • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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 Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
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 Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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 Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
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 Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

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

8
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream 64 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream 32 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

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