Sothys makes two versions of its Hydra Hyaluronic Acid⁴ Youth Cream, Satin and Velvet, and both sit near the top of Skin Beauty's best-selling skin care list. They share the same price, size, key active ingredients and directions, so the choice comes down to one question: what is your skin type? We compared the two using the product descriptions and full ingredient lists published on Skin Beauty.
Comparison table
| Product | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|
1 Sothys Hydra Hyaluronic Acid⁴ Satin Youth CreamNormal to Combination Skin |
Normal to combination skin | $95.04 |
2 Sothys Hydra Hyaluronic Acid⁴ Velvet Youth CreamNormal to Dry Skin |
Normal to dry skin | $95.04 |
Normal to Combination Skin
#1 · Normal to Combination Skin
Sothys Hydra Hyaluronic Acid⁴ Satin Youth Cream
The 'satin' version of the formula, which Sothys designates for normal to combination skin. Its base leads with lighter esters, with shea butter and squalane appearing only near the end of the ingredient list.
Best for: Normal to combination skin
Pros
- Made for normal to combination skin
- Same patented actives as Velvet
- Lighter, ester-led base
Cons
- Contains fragrance
- May not feel rich enough for very dry skin
- Skin type
- Normal to combination
- Size
- 1.69 oz
- Key actives
- Rowan berry peptides, boletus extract, high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid
- Base emollients
- Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, isononyl isononanoate
From$95.04
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Normal to Dry Skin
#2 · Normal to Dry Skin
Sothys Hydra Hyaluronic Acid⁴ Velvet Youth Cream
The 'velvet' version, which Sothys designates for normal to dry skin. Shea butter and squalane appear near the top of its ingredient list, making it the richer of the two.
Best for: Normal to dry skin
Pros
- Made for normal to dry skin
- Shea butter and squalane high in the formula
- Same patented actives as Satin
Cons
- Contains fragrance
- Richer base may feel heavy on oily or combination skin
- Skin type
- Normal to dry
- Size
- 1.69 oz
- Key actives
- Rowan berry peptides, boletus extract, high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid
- Base emollients
- Shea butter, squalane, hydrogenated polydecene, octyldodecanol
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- Choose Satin if your skin is normal to combination: some shine in the T-zone, or you dislike rich creams.
- Choose Velvet if your skin is normal to dry: tightness, flakiness, or you want a more cocooning feel.
If you are unsure, think about how your skin feels a few hours after cleansing without any products: shiny points to Satin, tight points to Velvet.
Side-by-side comparison
| Satin Youth Cream | Velvet Youth Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Price at Skin Beauty | $95.04 | $95.04 |
| Size | 1.69 oz | 1.69 oz |
| Skin type (per Sothys) | Normal to combination | Normal to dry |
| Key actives | Rowan berry peptides, boletus extract, high-MW hyaluronic acid | Same |
| Emollients near top of list | Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, isononyl isononanoate | Hydrogenated polydecene, shea butter, squalane, octyldodecanol |
| Fragrance | Yes (parfum) | Yes (parfum) |
| How to use | Morning and/or evening, after serum | Morning and/or evening, after serum |
| Skin Beauty best-seller rank* | #3 | #6 |
*Position on Skin Beauty's best-selling skin care list at the time of writing.
What they share
According to Sothys, both creams combine two patented Sothys actives, organic rowan berry peptides and boletus (mushroom) extract, with high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. Sothys describes the goal as a "dual protective and treatment action": plumping the skin with hydration and helping it keep that moisture. Both also contain humectants such as glycerin, urea, hydroxyethyl urea and sodium PCA.
Where they differ
The difference is in the cream base, which determines texture and richness:
- Satin relies more on lightweight esters and oils (caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, isononyl isononanoate) near the top of its ingredient list.
- Velvet places richer emollients, including shea butter, squalane, hydrogenated polydecene and octyldodecanol, near the top of its list.
Both formulas technically contain shea butter and squalane, but in Satin they appear close to the end of the ingredient list. Ingredients are listed roughly in descending order of concentration, so they play a much smaller role there.
That is why Sothys assigns Satin to normal-to-combination skin and Velvet to normal-to-dry skin.
Buying tips
- Both are listed at the same price on Skin Beauty, so pick purely by skin type.
- Skin Beauty ships free on U.S. orders over $59, so a single cream qualifies.
- Returns are accepted only for unopened products within 14 days, with a 15% restocking fee, so double-check your skin type before ordering. Read our Skin Beauty review for the full policy.