Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum Versus Belif Hungarian Water Essence

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum versus Belif Hungarian Water Essence .

Last updated on March 21, 2024. Published on May 09, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . 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 dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum

Belif Hungarian Water Essence

Serum South Korean Brand

Essence South Korean Brand

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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Ingredient Info

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum 41 ingredients

Belif Hungarian Water Essence 35 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 Rich Moist Soothing Serum 41 ingredients

Belif Hungarian Water Essence 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum 41 ingredients

Belif Hungarian Water Essence 35 ingredients

Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethyl Sulfone • Betaine • Propanediol • Disodium EDTA • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Arginine • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Illicium Verum Fruit Extract • Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Polyquaternium-51 • Apium Graveolens Extract • Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Beta-Glucan • Lysine Hcl • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Acetyl Methionine • Theanine • Proline • Natto Gum

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract • Rose Extract • Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Nepeta Cataria Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract • Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Triethylhexanoin • Tromethamine • Sclerotium Gum • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Trisodium EDTA • Parfum • Citronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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 Rich Moist Soothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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.

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

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 Rich Moist Soothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

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 Rich Moist Soothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 26.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.

Nowadays, it is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.

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Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

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