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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream versus Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream .

Published on February 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer French Brand France

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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Starts at $34.99

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

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinNiacinamidePhenyl Trimethicone1,2-HexanediolCetyl EthylhexanoatePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoatePentylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterPanthenolRaffinoseAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerTromethamineCarbomerCetearyl GlucosideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdenosineSodium PhytateLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilSilicaSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractLupinus Albus Seed ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractTrehaloseGlyceryl GlucosidePinus Sylvestris Leaf OilPropanediolHydrogenated LecithinXylitylglucosideCeramide NPAnhydroxylitolGlucoseSucrose StearateXylitolHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateStearic AcidPalmitic AcidSucrose PalmitateBenzyl GlycolHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansCholesterolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilPeg-CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidGlyceryl CaprylateGlycosphingolipidsSodium Acetylated HyaluronateActinidia Polygama Fruit ExtractHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateLimoneneLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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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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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich 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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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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.

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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
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.

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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

42% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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