L'Occitane Immortelle Karite Body Balm Versus Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
L'Occitane Immortelle Karite Body Balm 38 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Occitane Immortelle Karite Body Balm 38 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Stem Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Adenosine, Hexylresorcinol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Citral, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicapryl Adipate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentWater, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicapryl Adipate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Honey Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dextrin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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L'Occitane Immortelle Karite Body Balm 38 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 37 ingredients
Reviews
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L'Occitane Immortelle Karite Body Balm 38 ingredients
it smells and feels fine i guess but its impossible to spread onto your body. its so goddamn thick it feels like trying to moisturize with a block of hair pomade.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 37 ingredients
Not oily skin friendly
Pros: elegant and beautiful consistency, lightweight, super powerful brightner (it really did made impact on my face acne scars). Cons: weird formulation with very little humectants and a lot of emolients. Not only my skin did not feel hydrated enough, I ended up with a very sticky oily film all over my face. The brightening abilities sometimes were too agressive, I could Show more
has coconut oil! clogged my pores and made me break out like crazy which is sad because the consistency is really nice and smooth.
