Curél Intensive Moisture Care Powder in Balm vs Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Cream

Curél

Nature Republic

A face cream built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.

A face cream built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cream

21 ingredients

36 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Zinc Oxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane

Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydroxyundecanoic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Biosaccharide GUM-4
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation8
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citronellol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

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Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Silica (in both products)
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Barium Sulfate
Colorant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol (in both products)
Perfuming
0-1 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol (in both products)
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Trehalose
Humectant
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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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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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →