ROUND LAB
Birch Moisturizing Soothing GelSkin1004
Hyalu-Cica Moisture CreamA face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 14.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 18.90 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Pore-clogger-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Stearyl Alcohol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearyl Alcohol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
Learn more about Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Hyaluronic Acid
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract →Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Coccinia indica, Cucurbitaceae
Learn more about Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract →
Similar Comparisons
Each product against its closest dupes.
- View the comparison
ROUND LAB
Birch Moisturizing Soothing Gel
ROUND LAB
Birch Moisturizing Cream
- View the comparison
Skin1004
Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream
Isntree
Onion Newpair Gel Cream
- View the comparison
ROUND LAB
Birch Moisturizing Soothing Gel
Rojukiss
PHYTO-RETINOL FIRM & SMOOTH CREAM
- View the comparison
Skin1004
Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream
Skin1004
Poremizing Light Gel Cream