The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream Versus Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream 39 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 21 ingredients
About this product
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The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream 39 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 21 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Honey
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Propanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phormium Tenax Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Water, Disodium EDTA, Honey, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, Parfum
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Caprate
EmollientAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Caprate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate yet.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
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.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream 39 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 21 ingredients
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The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream 39 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream 21 ingredients
It helped me and its so cool and not intense on my skin
I wanted to like this cream, but I just can't. I was hoping it would be good for Canadian winter but it's not moisturizing enough. Oddly enough, it made my skin feel really oily which is uncomfortable. It feels like it doesn't really sink into my skin, and that's disappointing.
