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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) versus Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream .

Last updated on September 09, 2023. Published on January 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
General Moisturizer German Brand Germany

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

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

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) contains this as ingredient number 2.

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) contains this as ingredient number 13.

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.

Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.

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Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) contains this as ingredient number 18.

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.

Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.

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Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) contains this as ingredient number 19.

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Buffering, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.

As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.

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Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) contains this as ingredient number 22.

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

58% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Minon Moist Charge Lotion II (Extra Moist) 36 ingredients

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Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream 28 ingredients

5.0 /5
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niaracymone_132

10 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I just loveee moisture and this is tommy perfect texture and goes good for day and night

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