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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream versus Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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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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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
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinCyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated PolydeceneDipropylene GlycolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil1,2-HexanediolTriethylhexanoinBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneStearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePeg-40 StearatePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoatePinus Pinaster Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractNepeta Cataria ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractBaptisia Tinctoria Root ExtractStellaria Media Extract Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractViola Tricolor ExtractRosa Damascena Flower ExtractSpiraea Ulmaria Flower ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractThuja Occidentalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium Flower ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractMenyanthes Trifoliata Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit ExtractImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractC14-22 AlcoholsSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterArachidyl GlucosideCeramide NPCholesterolCaprylyl GlycolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8TocopherolPanthenolHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidUreaSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateViscum Album ExtractGlycosyl TrehaloseLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractStearic AcidTromethaminePeg-100 StearateCetearyl OlivatePalmitic AcidSorbitan OlivateHydrogenated LecithinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCarbomerHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateXanthan GumTrisodium EDTACetearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolDimethiconeSorbitan StearateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLimoneneCitronellolGeraniolCitralLinalool

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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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 63.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.

As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 4.

8
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.

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 54.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 50.

11
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Glycosyl Trehalose.

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 48.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 53.

13
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 11.

14
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.

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 64.

15
What it does: Humectant

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate.

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 60.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 36.

17
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 10.

18
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 40.

19
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate 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.

Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 55.

20
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 59.

21
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 61.

22
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.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin

Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 56.

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34% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream 56 ingredients

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Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb 75 ingredients

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aelovejoy

10 months ago · Dry Skin
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Good but still looking for great
Probably 3.5/5
I've been using this for several years but am still on the hunt for something better and cruelty...

Good but still looking for great
Probably 3.5/5
I've been using this for several years but am still on the hunt for something better and cruelty free.
Pros: Light and moisturizing. My skin is noticeably softer and firmer after using.
Cons: Not cruelty free. Notice stinging/burning when applied to eczema breakouts.

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