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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream versus Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer .

Last updated on February 20, 2024. Published on March 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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
Hyaluronic Acid (4)
Peptides (10)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Arginine • Carbomer • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Trehalose • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Oleate • Glycine Soja Oil • Desamido Collagen • Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Fructan • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Butylene Glycol • Parfum • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Bixa Orellana Seed Oil • Propanediol • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Laurate • Propylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Nonoxynol-9 • Phenoxyethanol • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Tocopherol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Benzyl Glycol • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Astaxanthin • Ethyl Hexanediol • Hydrolyzed Elastin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Caprylyl Glycol • Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Hyaluronic Acid • Acetyl Octapeptide-3 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Hexapeptide-9 • Raspberry Ketone • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

Learn more about Methylpropanediol

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

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.

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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
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

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.

Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.

As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.

Learn more about Cetearyl Glucoside

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
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.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester is a peptide.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

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39% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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