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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream versus Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence .

Published on September 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Day Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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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

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Glyceryl Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Stearyl Behenate • Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cetearyl Glucoside • Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Ceramide NP • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceteareth-20 • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea • Glycosphingolipids • Ceramide AP • Meadowfoam Estolide • Glycine Soja Sterols • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ceramide EOP • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Aleuritic Acid • Yeast Extract • Glycoproteins • Betaine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyquaternium-51 • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Squalane • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Bacillus Ferment • Propylene Glycol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Dipropylene Glycol • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Santalum Album Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Niacinamide • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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!

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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 26.

3
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

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.

11
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 34.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

Farm Stay Ceramide Firming Facial Essence contains this as ingredient number 31.

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14% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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