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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion versus Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige .

Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on September 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
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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Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Panax Ginseng Root Water • Glycerin • Water • Butylene Glycol • Pentaerythrityl Stearate • Isostearyl Isostearate • Dimethicone • 2,3-Butanediol • Niacinamide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sucrose Polystearate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Panax Ginseng Root Oil • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Ginsenosides • Velvet Extract • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tuber Melanosporum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Diamond Powder • Ceramide NP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Stearate • Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Squalane • Polyacrylate-13 • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Triethylhexanoin • Dipropylene Glycol • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Polyisobutene • Phospholipids • Propanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Cholesterol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Phytosphingosine • Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tromethamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • C14-22 Alcohols • Disodium EDTA • Carbomer • Parfum • Linalool • Citrol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Limonene

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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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 57.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
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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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 46.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 20

Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 59.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.

Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

Learn more about Phytosphingosine

Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 48.

12
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.

Equate Beauty Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.

Donginbi Ultimate Cream the Prestige contains this as ingredient number 60.

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5% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
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28% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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