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Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion

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Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

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Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

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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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Ingredient highlights

Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua (eau), helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, octyl palmitate, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, glyceryl laurate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, panthenol (vitamin b5), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) fruit, tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), calendula ocinalis flower extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, althaea ocinalis (marshmallow) flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, beta-glucan, allantoin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, xanthan gum, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, diheptyl succinate, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin 12	Aqua / water / eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 31

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Aqua (eau), helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, octyl palmitate, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, glyceryl laurate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, panthenol (vitamin b5), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) fruit, tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), calendula ocinalis flower extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, althaea ocinalis (marshmallow) flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, beta-glucan, allantoin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, xanthan gum, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, diheptyl succinate, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Aqua / water / eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

Notable ingredients

Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol (vitamin b5), Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract

Antioxidant: Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, Tocopherol acetate (vitamin e)

Solvent: Aqua (eau), Glycerin, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Aqua (eau)

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.

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil

Also-called: Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Also-called: Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe barbadensis juice | Function: Skin conditioning

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

Aqua / water / eau

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

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.

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.