The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream Versus COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream 13 ingredients
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream 34 ingredients
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The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream 13 ingredients
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract 1%
Absorbent
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil 0.1%
Emollient
Parfum 0.05%
Masking
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Extract 1%, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil 0.1%, Parfum 0.05%
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethylhexanoin, Beeswax, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Sucrose Distearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineGlycerin 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.
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The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream 13 ingredients
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream 34 ingredients
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