Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream Versus La Clinica Hydrating Gel Cream
Updated on May 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream 25 ingredients
La Clinica Hydrating Gel Cream 49 ingredients
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What's inside
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Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream 25 ingredients
La Clinica Hydrating Gel Cream 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Sclerotium Gum, Triolein, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Behenyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCeteareth-25
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ethyl Linoleate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract, Propanediol, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Trideceth-6, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream 25 ingredients
La Clinica Hydrating Gel Cream 49 ingredients
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