A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream Versus Kosé Ceramiaid Skin Cream
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream 41 ingredients
Kosé Ceramiaid Skin Cream 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream 41 ingredients
Kosé Ceramiaid Skin Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panthenol, Ethoxydiglycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Adenosine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Serine, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitol, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Asiaticoside, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAcrylic Acid
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Serine, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Acrylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream 41 ingredients
Kosé Ceramiaid Skin Cream 25 ingredients
