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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion versus KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer .

Published on August 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Emulsion South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer Australian Brand Australia

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $10.79
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Starts at $60.00

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
ph level
5.5
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

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 5.

KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 10.

KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 19.

KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

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.

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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 22.

KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

25% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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