SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azulene Peptide 5 Soothing Cream Versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Madecassoside to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pullulan
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
SurfactantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Xylitol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caffeine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Beta-Glucan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Adenosine, Glycerin, Pullulan, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Guaiazulene, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-15, Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phytate, Bisabolol, Glucose, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Sodium PCA, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Phospholipids, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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.
1,2-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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 Gum
