Drunk Elephant Bora barrier™ repair cream Versus Topicals Like butter moisturizer

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Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Water (aqua/eau), glycerin, propanediol, ethylhexyl olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, c10-18 triglycerides, cetearyl alcohol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, beta-sitosterol, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, oleic acid, squalane, butylene glycol, glucosyl ceramide, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, glycosphingolipids, rosa canina fruit oil, moringa oleifera seed oil, alpha-glucan, resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, acacia senegal gum, sodium pca, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, sorbitan isostearate, haematococcus pluvialis extract, quercetin, astaxanthin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, ceramide ap, ceramide np, ceramide eop, dextrin, palmitic acid, coco-glucoside, sodium lactate, stearic acid, pentylene glycol, brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, xanthan gum, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, polysorbate 60, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin 22	Water/aqua/eau, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, niacinamide, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, glyceryl stearate, sorbitan stearate, diheptyl succinate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, stearic acid, madecassoside, angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, (turkey rhubarb) rheum palmatum extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, astragalus membranaceus extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, panax ginseng root extract, licorice root (glycyrrhiza uralensis) extract, sodium hyaluronate, phytosphingosine, sodium pca, ceramide eop, ceramide ap, ceramide np, alanine, serine, aspartic acid, valine, threonine, proline, arginine, phenylalanine, histidine, palmitic acid, isoleucine, pca, lauroyl lysine, cholesterol, sodium lactate, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol.

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexyl olivate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Also-called: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii | Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

C10-18 triglycerides

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cetearyl alcohol

Also-called: Cetostearyl alcohol, cetylstearyl alcohol | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cetearyl olivate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sorbitan olivate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Beta-sitosterol

Function: Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil

Also-called: Evening Primrose Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil

Also-called: Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil, Marula Seed Oil, Marula Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

Also-called: Jojoba Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil

Also-called: Tamanu Oil, Calophyllum inophyllum oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Oleic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glucosyl ceramide

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linoleic acid

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linolenic acid

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycosphingolipids

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Rosa canina fruit oil

Also-called: Rosehip Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Moringa oleifera seed oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Alpha-glucan

Function: Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Resveratrol

Function: Skin protecting, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Epigallocatechin gallate

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Magnesium aspartate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Zinc gluconate

Function: Skin conditioning, Deodorant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Copper gluconate

Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Acacia senegal gum

Also-called: Gum Arabic | Function: Film forming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium pca

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Function: Skin conditioning

Formerly also known as Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and a component of Matrixyl 3000.

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

Component of Matrixyl 3000. Also, known as palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3.

Sorbitan isostearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Haematococcus pluvialis extract

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Quercetin

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Astaxanthin

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide ap

Also-called: Ceramide 6 II | Function: Skin conditioning

Aka Ceramide 6 II.

Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide eop

Also-called: Ceramide 1, Ceramide 1 A | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dextrin

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Palmitic acid

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Coco-glucoside

Also-called: Coco glucoside | Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium lactate

Function: Keratolytic, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Stearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phytosphingosine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cholesterol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

Function: Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tocopherol

Also-called: Vitamin E | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polysorbate 60

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water/aqua/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Cetearyl alcohol

Also-called: Cetostearyl alcohol, cetylstearyl alcohol | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer

Function: Film forming, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glyceryl stearate

Also-called: Glycerol monostearate, GMS | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sorbitan stearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Diheptyl succinate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Also-called: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii | Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil

Also-called: Evening Primrose Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Stearic acid

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Madecassoside

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

(turkey rhubarb) rheum palmatum extract

Function: Astringent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Astragalus membranaceus extract

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Also-called: Turmeric Root Extract, Turmeric Extract | Function: Soothing, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Panax ginseng root extract

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Licorice root (glycyrrhiza uralensis) extract

Also-called: Licorice Root, Licorice Root Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phytosphingosine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium pca

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide eop

Also-called: Ceramide 1, Ceramide 1 A | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ceramide ap

Also-called: Ceramide 6 II | Function: Skin conditioning

Aka Ceramide 6 II.

Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Alanine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Serine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Aspartic acid

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Valine

Function: Skin-identical ingredient

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Threonine

Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Proline

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Arginine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenylalanine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Histidine

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Palmitic acid

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isoleucine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pca

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lauroyl lysine

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cholesterol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium lactate

Function: Keratolytic, Humectant/Moisturizer, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cetearyl glucoside

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol.

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Like Butter Moisturizer