Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream versus Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) .
Last updated on December 14, 2023. Published on June 30, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Stearic Acid
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Oleic Acid
- Polysorbate 20
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Brassica Campestris Sterols
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Polysorbate 20
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Stearic Acid
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
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Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) 48 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Butylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Panthenol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Peg-40 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Tromethamine • Polyacrylate-13 • Stearic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Polyisobutene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Squalane • Ceteareth-20 • Disodium EDTA • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Oleic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • C14-28 Alkyl Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Adenosine • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Centella Asiatica Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceramide NP • Trehalose • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Raphanus Sativus Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Cucurbitaceae Extract • Orchid Extract • Honey Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Phytosphingosine • Ceteareth-20 • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 37.
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.
One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 AlcoholMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Polyacrylate-13 is a type of acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymers are commonly used as adhesives in cosmetics.
Polyacrylate-13 creates a film to protect the skin. It is also used to thicken and stabilize a product. It works by making water a gel-like consistency. This gel consistency helps suspend particles.
Polyacrylate-13 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
Learn more about Polyacrylate-13Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 10.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 24.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 46.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 25.
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