Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Versus Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream versus Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on December 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream 29 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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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream 29 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream 29 ingredients

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propanediol • Panthenol • Glycerin • Squalane • Cetearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Diisostearyl Malate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Tromethamine • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Stearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Palmitic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Madecassoside • Phytosterols • Beta-Glucan • Glucose • Myristic Acid • Lauric Acid • Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

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Glycerin

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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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Stearic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Palmitic Acid

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Glyceryl Caprylate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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 Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Tromethamine

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

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)-

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Sorbitan Isostearate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients

Aestura A-Cica 365 Calming Cream 29 ingredients

40% are loved or liked

12% have mixed ratings

38% are disliked or very disliked

10% have no rating yet

41% are loved or liked

14% have mixed ratings

45% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 42 ingredients

2.8 /5

from 5 ratings

Hydrating (2) Expensive (2) Broke Me Out (2) Oily (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)

helldoll

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

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

5 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

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