COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs Cetaphil Ceramide Serum
24%Match
Only 24% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX The (27)
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
dextrin
diethoxyethyl-succinate
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
dimethyl-isosorbide
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ferulic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
glutathione
glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract
hydrogenated-lecithin
madecassoside
methyl-trimethicone
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
sodium-acetylated-hyaluronate
sodium-hyaluronate-crosspolymer
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
sodium-pyrosulfite
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Shared (13)
1-2-hexanediol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in Cetaphil Ceramide (15)
biosaccharide-gum-1
caprylyl-glycol
Carbomer
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
centella-asiatica-leaf-extract
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
hydrolyzed-gardenia-florida-extract
hydrolyzed-malt-extract
hydrolyzed-viola-tricolor-extract
hydroxyethylcellulose
octyldodecanol
polyglyceryl-3-methylglucose-distearate
saccharide-isomerate
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Sodium PCA
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
When Used Together
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.
SynergyFerulic Acid + Niacinamide
[Class rule] Antioxidants work synergistically — combining multiple provides broader protection.