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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream vs Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 8.6/9.8 and Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

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8.6

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Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh

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8.3

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.

COSRX wins 2

Tied 2

9.0

COSRX

Isntree

Ingredient face-off

41% overlap

22COSRX

9Shared

18Isntree

Only in COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

13 unique

Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate+3 more

Shared ingredients

9 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Centella Asiatica Extract Carbomer Arginine

Only in Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh

9 unique

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Polyglutamic Acid Betaine Trehalose Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Soy Isoflavones Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 5.7 here versus 4.8 for Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh. 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 isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh relies on Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract. 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

Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh is better if you have

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

Value comparison

Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.6COSRX

8.3Isntree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream or Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh?

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 Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh 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 Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh?

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: Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh→

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