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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer versus The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector .

Published on August 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Starts at $85.00
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Starts at $75.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneGlycerinButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateEthylhexyl IsononanoateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateStearyl BehenateDimethiconePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateBiosaccharide Gum-1Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCetearyl AlcoholPalmitic AcidStearic AcidPolyethylene Peg/Ppg-20/15 DimethiconePhenyl MethiconePortulaca Oleracea ExtractCocos Nucifera OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinPolyquaternium-51NiacinamideHydrolyzed CollagenCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCarbomerPeg-150 DistearateCeramide APGlycosphingolipidsGlyceryl PolymethacrylateMeadowfoam EstolideSorbitan IsostearateSqualanePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Polysorbate 20Steareth-20N-HydroxysuccinimideChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Polysorbate 60Aleuritic AcidYeast ExtractGlycoproteinsBetaineHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NPAllantoinAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractRetinyl RetinoatePolylactic AcidCanola OilCholesteryl NonanoateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower WaterCurcuma Longa Root ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateEruca Sativa Leaf ExtractGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateCeteareth-20Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaGlycine Soja SterolsMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateSantalum Album OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilCaprylhydroxamic AcidCetearyl GlucosideGlucoseStearyl StearateTromethamineCitric Acid1,2-HexanediolChlorhexidine DigluconatePotassium SorbateDipropylene GlycolLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCymbopogon Citratus Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilEthylhexylglycerinCaramelDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolLimoneneLinalool

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSqualaneParaffinChrysanthemum Indicum Flower ExtractWaterMyristica Fragrans ExtractTalcBisabololCI 77891C12-14 Pareth-121,2-HexanediolParfumStearyl GlycyrrhetinateSilicaCI 77492TriethoxycaprylylsilaneButylene GlycolPanax Ginseng Root ExtractPearl ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root Extract Dimocarpus Longan Fruit ExtractLitchi Chinensis Fruit ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Seed ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractChrysanthemum Sinense Flower ExtractLilium Candidum Flower ExtractChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractVelvet ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit ExtractNardostachys Chinensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractCitrus Nobilis Peel ExtractEugenia Caryophyllus Bud ExtractSilkworm ExtractSantalum Album Wood ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractAgastache Rugosa ExtractGinkgo Biloba Nut ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome ExtractAmpelopsis Japonica Root ExtractTribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract

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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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector contains this as ingredient number 36.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Learn more about Squalane

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.

The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector contains this as ingredient number 2.

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.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 83.

The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
63% have no rating yet

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer 100 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
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USAFGal09

1 year ago · Oily Skin
Review

It's okay...
It's very moisturizing and I use it in the evenings as my bottom moisturizer when using retin-A. BUT I only buy it when ULTA has it on...

It's okay...
It's very moisturizing and I use it in the evenings as my bottom moisturizer when using retin-A. BUT I only buy it when ULTA has it on their 21 Days of Beauty sale because I don't think it's worth its original price.

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AletheaNorton_584

7 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Love the long lasting moisturizing and the ingredients that play well with others.

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