COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream vs The Inkey List 10% Urea Moisturizer

COSRX

The Inkey List

A face moisturizer built around Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face moisturizer

22 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Panthenol, Propanediol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Urea
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Reduces Irritation
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Tromethamine
Buffering
0 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Urea
Humectant
0 / —
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →