Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream versus Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel .
Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on July 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream 41 ingredients
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel 48 ingredients
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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream 41 ingredients
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel 48 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream 41 ingredients
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel 48 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Cetyl Palmitate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters • Caprylic Acid • Sorbitan Stearate • Panthenol • Madecassoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Beta-Glucan • Acrylates Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Squalane • Tridecyl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Jojoba Esters • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Tromethamine • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Trisodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Polysorbate 60 • Cetyl Palmitate • Propanediol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Sorbitan Stearate • Squalane • Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract • Tridecyl Stearate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Lavandula Stoechas Extract • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Butylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Panthenol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethiconol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Carbomer • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Parfum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Limonene • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Benzyl Benzoate • Citral • Geraniol • CI 19140 • CI 42090
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 PanthenolThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tridecyl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 45.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 37.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Hydro Cream 41 ingredients
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