TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Cooling Watery Cream Versus Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Cream
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Cooling Watery Cream 50 ingredients
Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Cream 51 ingredients
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TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Cooling Watery Cream 50 ingredients
Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Cream 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventErythritol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Thuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantErythritol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAzulene
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Arginine, Polyglycerin-3, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Carbomer, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Erythritol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Azulene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Phytosterols, Linoleic Acid, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-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
You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractIngredient Ratings
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