Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer versus Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on August 25, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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 fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Shop

Buy Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer

Starts at $27.20
Shop

Buy The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb

Starts at $38.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated PolydeceneDipropylene GlycolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil1,2-HexanediolTriethylhexanoinBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneStearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePeg-40 StearatePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoatePinus Pinaster Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractNepeta Cataria ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractBaptisia Tinctoria Root ExtractStellaria Media Extract Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractViola Tricolor ExtractRosa Damascena Flower ExtractSpiraea Ulmaria Flower ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractThuja Occidentalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium Flower ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractMenyanthes Trifoliata Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit ExtractImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractC14-22 AlcoholsSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterArachidyl GlucosideCeramide NPCholesterolCaprylyl GlycolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8TocopherolPanthenolHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidUreaSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateViscum Album ExtractGlycosyl TrehaloseLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractStearic AcidTromethaminePeg-100 StearateCetearyl OlivatePalmitic AcidSorbitan OlivateHydrogenated LecithinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCarbomerHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateXanthan GumTrisodium EDTACetearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolDimethiconeSorbitan StearateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLimoneneCitronellolGeraniolCitralLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Polydecene

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 63.

8
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-40 Stearate is a waxy solid made up of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier and cleanser. Emulsifiers help oils and water mix.

Stearic acid is a a fatty acid. Therefore, Peg-40 stearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does 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.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 36.

11
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 66.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Panthenol

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 43.

13
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 61.

14
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 65.

15
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 53.

16
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Stearic Acid

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 50.

17
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 59.

18
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 51.

19
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 52.

20
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 55.

21
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 62.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer 33 ingredients

Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb 75 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
aelovejoy's avatar

aelovejoy

10 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Good but still looking for great
Probably 3.5/5
I've been using this for several years but am still on the hunt for something better and cruelty...

Good but still looking for great
Probably 3.5/5
I've been using this for several years but am still on the hunt for something better and cruelty free.
Pros: Light and moisturizing. My skin is noticeably softer and firmer after using.
Cons: Not cruelty free. Notice stinging/burning when applied to eczema breakouts.

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer.

See 50 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 39 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb.

See 39 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...