Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream versus Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 04, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
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 oils
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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
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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:
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 🎉
At a glance
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Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 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 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Glycerin • Squalane • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glyceryl Stearate • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyisobutene • Amylopectin • Potassium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Lactic Acid
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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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 31.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 17.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlycolMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 SqualaneMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateMissha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 ingredients
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Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
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