Hakutsuru Moisture Sake Cosmetics Medicated Gel Cream All-In-One Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream - US
Updated on May 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hakutsuru Moisture Sake Cosmetics Medicated Gel Cream All-In-One 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Hakutsuru Moisture Sake Cosmetics Medicated Gel Cream All-In-One 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Trimethylpyrazine
Perfuming
Rice Ferment Lees
HumectantGlycosphingolipids
EmollientCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientLilium Japonicum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin Methyl Ether
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDiethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Trimethylpyrazine, Rice Ferment Lees, Glycosphingolipids, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Lilium Japonicum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Trehalose
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Isohexadecane, Stearyl Heptanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Trehalose, Squalane, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyethylene, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer
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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Hakutsuru Moisture Sake Cosmetics Medicated Gel Cream All-In-One 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream 32 ingredients
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Hakutsuru Moisture Sake Cosmetics Medicated Gel Cream All-In-One 26 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream 32 ingredients
You‘ll get pimples if you have oily- combo skin
Every time when I used this, I got pimples the other day. Fragrance ist too strong and doesn’t hydrate much. I don’t recommend it.
I enjoy the after feeling it leaves on my skin the next morning.
