Dr.G Hydra Aqua Comforting Emulsion Versus Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Emulsion
Updated on February 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe emulsions. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
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 oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr.G Hydra Aqua Comforting Emulsion 51 ingredients
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Emulsion 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr.G Hydra Aqua Comforting Emulsion 51 ingredients
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Emulsion 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vinyldimethicone
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyldimethicone, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Panthenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysolecithin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Polystearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCarbomer 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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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