Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum versus Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream .
Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on June 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum 28 ingredients
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients
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Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum 28 ingredients
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Betaine • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Alcohol Denat. • Squalene • Diethoxyethyl Succinate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Sucrose Stearate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Phytosterols • Caprylyl Methicone • Carbomer • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Propanediol • Cellulose Gum • Disodium EDTA • Madecassoside • Beta-Glucan • Tocopherol
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Squalane • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea • Stearic Acid • Betaine • Mannitol • C14-22 Alcohols • Palmitic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cholesterol • Polyacrylate-13 • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Allantoin • Arachidyl Glucoside • Niacinamide • Ceramide NP • Glyceryl Caprylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Dimethiconol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Silica • Phytosphingosine • Sphingolipids • Arachidic Acid • Tocopherol • Oleic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum 28 ingredients
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients
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Aestura A-Cica 365 Blemish Calming Serum 28 ingredients
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients
helldoll
The renewal sucks, it's now greasy looking and feeling and possibly comedogenic now because of the Ethyhexyl Palmitate. WE WANT THE OLD FORMULATION...
The renewal sucks, it's now greasy looking and feeling and possibly comedogenic now because of the Ethyhexyl Palmitate. WE WANT THE OLD FORMULATION BACK!!
leigh
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This is a great...
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This is a great moisturizer. I like to use it at night because I find it to leave a sticky layer on my skin
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