Eucerin Daily Hydration Gel Cream Versus Eucerin Face Immersive Hydration Gel-Cream
Updated on May 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
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 common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and oils
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Daily Hydration Gel Cream 20 ingredients
Eucerin Face Immersive Hydration Gel-Cream 23 ingredients
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Eucerin Daily Hydration Gel Cream 20 ingredients
Eucerin Face Immersive Hydration Gel-Cream 23 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPantolactone
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Alcohol Denat., Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Pantolactone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Gellan Gum
Carrageenan
Pantolactone
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Panthenol, Distarch Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lauroyl Lysine, Squalene, Tocopherol, Gellan Gum, Carrageenan, Pantolactone, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Eucerin Daily Hydration Gel Cream 20 ingredients
Eucerin Face Immersive Hydration Gel-Cream 23 ingredients
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Eucerin Daily Hydration Gel Cream 20 ingredients
Eucerin Face Immersive Hydration Gel-Cream 23 ingredients
Super sticky on skin and doesnt absorb
