Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream versus COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream .
Published on February 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream 26 ingredients
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is 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:
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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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream 26 ingredients
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream 26 ingredients
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients
Water • Peg-8 Beeswax • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Squalane • Cetyl Palmitate • Panthenol • Dimethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Serine • Sodium Lactate • Urea • Sorbitol • Pantolactone • Lactic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Betaine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Arginine • Panthenol • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Allantoin • Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 GlycerinSimple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolSimple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSimple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream 26 ingredients
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients
Usage
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream 26 ingredients
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream 26 ingredients
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients
MeaganClare
It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick
It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick. It was really beneficial in repairing my moisture...
It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick
It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick. It was really beneficial in repairing my moisture barrier, but it did cause some congestion and clogged pores.
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