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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of 5to5 Barrier Defender versus Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion .

Last updated on October 21, 2023. Published on February 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer Singaporean Brand Singapore
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion 42 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion 42 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 1.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 2.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters isn't fungal acne safe.

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 4.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 8.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.

It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Polyacrylamide

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 10.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.

As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.

C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about C13-14 Isoparaffin

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 11.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 12.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.

Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.

Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.

Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.

Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 13.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 40.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 17.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion contains this as ingredient number 34.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion 42 ingredients

35% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

Usage

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5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion 42 ingredients

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