Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream Versus COOLA The Great Barrier Cream Fortifying Moisturizer
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream 17 ingredients
COOLA The Great Barrier Cream Fortifying Moisturizer 38 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream 17 ingredients
COOLA The Great Barrier Cream Fortifying Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium PCA
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract
Masking
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSchinus Molle Extract
Skin ProtectingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phormidium Persicinum Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Citronellyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetoacetate
Perfuming
Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Methyl Anthranilate
MaskingMimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMethyl Alcohol
Solvent
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Propanediol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Sea Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Schinus Molle Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Phormidium Persicinum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Citronellyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetoacetate, Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate, Linalyl Acetate, Dimethylheptenal, Methyl Anthranilate, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Methyl Alcohol, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CapratePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream 17 ingredients
COOLA The Great Barrier Cream Fortifying Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream 17 ingredients
Doesn’t do anything for me
I've been on a tretinoin medication for a couple weeks now and I've dealt with a pretty damaged skin barrier and this cream has really helped it. It's not super special but I like it because it matches my preferences and hydrates my skin just right. I have pretty oily skin so it definitely helps that it's lightweight because it doesn't leave me looking greasy.
