Comparison between CeraVe Healing Ointment vs. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

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19 Ingredients 12

1
Petrolatum
1
Snail Secretion Filtrate
2
Mineral Oil
2
Betaine
3
Paraffin
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Ozokerite
4
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Dimethicone
5
Sodium Polyacrylate
6
Hyaluronic Acid
6
Phenoxyethanol
7
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Sodium Hyaluronate
8
Ceramide 1
8
Allantoin
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Uniqueness17 out of 19
89.5%
Uniqueness10 out of 12
83.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
3 out of 19
16%
chemical
14 out of 19
74%
natural
1 out of 12
8%
chemical
9 out of 12
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Panthenol#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Petrolatum#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Betaine#2Butylene Glycol#31,2-Hexanediol#4Sodium Hyaluronate#7Allantoin#8Panthenol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#8

Detailed view

CeraVe Healing Ointment vs. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Position 1

#1Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#1Snail Secretion Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

Position 3

#3Paraffin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4

#4Ozokerite

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#41,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 5

#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#5Sodium Polyacrylate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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