Murad Heartleaf Calming Cream Versus Urban Hydration Sea Acne Gone & Sea The Glow Algae Oil Free Moisturizing Gel
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Murad Heartleaf Calming Cream 29 ingredients
Urban Hydration Sea Acne Gone & Sea The Glow Algae Oil Free Moisturizing Gel 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Murad Heartleaf Calming Cream 29 ingredients
Urban Hydration Sea Acne Gone & Sea The Glow Algae Oil Free Moisturizing Gel 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ceramide NP, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlgae Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Algae Oligosaccharides, Panthenol, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
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