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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream versus COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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 fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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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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Starts at $13.99
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Starts at $12.19

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

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 19.

2
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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Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
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.

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Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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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Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 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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Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
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.

Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
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.

Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

22% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Haruharu Wonder Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream 27 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (1) No Scent (1)
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traceyy

3 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

This moisturizer is okay. It is hydrating enough as a morning moisturizer in the spring/fall, but I would not reach for this in the winter time. It...

This moisturizer is okay. It is hydrating enough as a morning moisturizer in the spring/fall, but I would not reach for this in the winter time. It sometimes does create a white cast as you are applying it to your face -- it will require some additional tapping/rubbing into skin.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 16 ratings
Works Well (5) Great Value (4) Light (3) Hydrating (3) Absorbs Well (3) Light Scent (3)
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CustardBunny

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

lasts forever
+ feels good on the skin
+not sticky or excessively fat
+ no smell
+ one little click is enough to last ur face and neck!
- can...

lasts forever
+ feels good on the skin
+not sticky or excessively fat
+ no smell
+ one little click is enough to last ur face and neck!
- can be expensive to buy

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AlessandraRodriguez_228

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

GAVE ME A BREAKOUT
first product to ever be a direct cause for acne, i hope i get to pinpoin which ingridient was. When i stopped using this, the...

GAVE ME A BREAKOUT
first product to ever be a direct cause for acne, i hope i get to pinpoin which ingridient was. When i stopped using this, the acne went away too.

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