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Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

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Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%

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Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%

Regular Moisturizers	Regular Moisturizers
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

Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%

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

Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethylhexyl stearate, glycerin, cocoglycerides, squalane, sodium polyacrylate, butyrospermum parkii butter, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide ns, ceramide eop, sodium hyaluronate, adenosine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, glyceryl stearate, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium stearoyl glutamate, hexylene glycol, tocopherol, 2,3-butanediol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, sodium pca, urea, hydrogenated lecithin, trehalose, polyquaternium-51, triacetin, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol 13	Aqua/water/eau, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, polyglycerin-6, ethylhexylglycerin, azelaic acid, c15-19 alkane, myristyl myristate, glyceryl stearate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, acetyl hexapeptide-1, niacinamide, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, inulin, benzyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl lactylate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, betaine, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, citronellyl methylcrotonate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, dehydroacetic acid, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, carbomer, glucose, caprylyl glycol.

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 35

Total Number of ingredients = 36

Water, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethylhexyl stearate, glycerin, cocoglycerides, squalane, sodium polyacrylate, butyrospermum parkii butter, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide ns, ceramide eop, sodium hyaluronate, adenosine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, glyceryl stearate, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium stearoyl glutamate, hexylene glycol, tocopherol, 2,3-butanediol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, sodium pca, urea, hydrogenated lecithin, trehalose, polyquaternium-51, triacetin, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol

Aqua/water/eau, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, polyglycerin-6, ethylhexylglycerin, azelaic acid, c15-19 alkane, myristyl myristate, glyceryl stearate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, acetyl hexapeptide-1, niacinamide, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, inulin, benzyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl lactylate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, betaine, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, citronellyl methylcrotonate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, dehydroacetic acid, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, carbomer, glucose, caprylyl glycol.

Notable ingredients

Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%

Antioxidant: Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol

Solvent: Water, 2,3-butanediol, Glycerin, Hexylene glycol, Triacetin

Absorbent: Sodium polyacrylate

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer

Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream 12%

Water

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.

Dicaprylyl carbonate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Ethylhexyl stearate

Also-called: Octyl stearate | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, 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

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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.

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.

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

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

Polyglycerin-6

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

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.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

C15-19 alkane

Function: Solvent

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

Myristyl myristate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, 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.

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.

Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | 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 eop

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

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

Acetyl hexapeptide-1

Function: 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.

Peg-100 stearate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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.

Inulin

Function: Skin conditioning

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

Benzyl alcohol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Preservative, Solvent

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