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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Less On Skin Cream versus La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients .

Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on October 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening
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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 Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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 Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Holika Holika Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
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:

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Holika Holika Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

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Holika Holika Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
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 Less On Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

31% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Holika Holika Less On Skin Cream 13 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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KristinKlaus_512

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

This is such a simple yet effective moisturizer. Very lightweight, absorbs quickly, fragrance-free. Perfect for my oily skin with rosacea. And the...

This is such a simple yet effective moisturizer. Very lightweight, absorbs quickly, fragrance-free. Perfect for my oily skin with rosacea. And the tube is 100ml, which is great!

La Théorie Moisturizer Hydrating Ingredients 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Light (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) Absorbs Well (1) Light Scent (1) No Scent (1)
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kathiaa

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I love love this moisturizer. I have combination skin (really dry cheeks and this moisturizer just feel so nice. It's just a so hydrating to the...

I love love this moisturizer. I have combination skin (really dry cheeks and this moisturizer just feel so nice. It's just a so hydrating to the skin. My skin love it. I'm already on my second bottle and will have to repurchase it becase my skin is jusst drinking it up. Love it!!

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Steseattle

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Been using this for about a month
My skin is no longer inflamed and most of the patches are gone!

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