Pixi Vitamin-C CremeSerum vs The Inkey List 10% Urea Moisturizer

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The Inkey List

A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Face moisturizer

45 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 24.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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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.
Stearyl Alcohol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

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

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 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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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
5 / 0
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

Aqua (in both products)
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 (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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