Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream versus Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on December 10, 2023

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
General Moisturizer Malaysian Brand Malaysia

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

Shop

Buy Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream

Shop

Buy Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinOrange Roughy OilBehenyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconeArachidyl AlcoholAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPanthenolCetyl AlcoholPhytosteryl OleateEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateTriethanolamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine1,2-HexanediolLaminaria Japonica ExtractArachidyl Glucoside PropanediolBHTAllantoinXanthan GumStyrene/Vp CopolymerMannitolCeteareth-20FucosePolyglyceryl-10 StearateBisabololStearyl GlycyrrhetinatePentylene GlycolHexyldecanolSodium PCACeramide 3Polysorbate 20ErythritolDisodium EDTAUreaTrehaloseAmmonium GlycyrrhizateChondrus Crispus4-T-ButylcyclohexanolGlycerophosphoinositol CholineGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerSodium Lauroyl LactylateOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractPvm/Ma CopolymerPhenoxyethanolBeta-Sitosterol3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSerineCaprylyl GlycolBenzoic AcidPisum Sativum ExtractSorbic AcidStearic AcidCetylhydroxyproline PalmitamideSodium BenzoateZinc GluconateSodium HyaluronatePullulanGlyceryl PolyacrylateDisodium PhosphateAlginHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidPhytosphingosineCeramide 6 IiSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateCholesterolAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractCarbomerZingiber Officinale Root ExtractViola Yedoensis ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractBrassica Campestris SterolsTocopherolMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPotassium PhosphateAscorbyl PalmitateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCeramide AP

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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!

Learn more about Water

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Learn more about Allantoin

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

8
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 80.

Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream.

See 50 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 6 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Clinelle Pureswiss Hydracalm Cream.

See 6 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...