Mizon Hyalugen Le Lift Cream Versus AlumierMD Hydra Calm
Updated on March 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mizon Hyalugen Le Lift Cream 26 ingredients
AlumierMD Hydra Calm 43 ingredients
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Mizon Hyalugen Le Lift Cream 26 ingredients
AlumierMD Hydra Calm 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Sea Water
HumectantC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hinokitiol
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pinus Cembra Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Shea Butter Cetyl Esters, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sea Water, C12-16 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Poria Cocos Extract, Tetrapeptide-14, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hinokitiol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract, Honey Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pinus Cembra Wood Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 Triglyceride1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideWe don't have a description for C12-16 Alcohols yet.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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