Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream Versus PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream 36 ingredients
PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream 36 ingredients
PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Vegetable Oil, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, Madecassoside, Carbomer, Behenic Acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Myristic Acid, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 2,3-Butanediol, Squalane, Glyceryl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Malachite Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream 36 ingredients
PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream 29 ingredients
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Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream 36 ingredients
PURITO Breeze Water Gel Cream 29 ingredients
While I usually enjoy Purito's eco-friendly and cruelty-free skincare, this moisturizer left me underwhelmed. It's marketed as 'soothing, cooling, and hydrating,' and while it is indeed hydrating and soothing, it doesn't stand out in terms of cooling - similar to other gel-based moisturizers.
To get some use out of it, I started keeping it in the fridge and applying it as an after-sun Show more
Such a weird gloopy texture. It’s like gunge. I was looking for an eco replacement to Kiehl’s oil-free gel cream. The hunt continues…
