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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream vs Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream at 8.0/9.8. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

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8.6

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Skin Smoothing Cream

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8.0

Score comparison

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 2

Tied 2

Dermalogica wins 1

9.0

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Dermalogica

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap

22COSRX

7Shared

46Dermalogica

Only in COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

15 unique

Water Glycerin Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate+5 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer

Only in Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

39 unique

Water (Aqua)Stearic Acid Peg-8 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Dimethicone Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Glycolipids Lecithin+29 more

Why COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream comes out ahead

Where COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.7 compared to Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream's 2.5. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 9.8 here versus 9.4 for COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream relies on Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.6, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream delivers strong value. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream sits at the premium level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is still a solid pick.

8.6COSRX

8.0Dermalogica

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream or Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream and Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream and Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream→

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