Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Versus Aestura Theracne 365 Soothing Active Moisturizer
Updated on December 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 39 ingredients
Aestura Theracne 365 Soothing Active Moisturizer 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 39 ingredients
Aestura Theracne 365 Soothing Active Moisturizer 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
EmollientMannitol
HumectantArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
HumectantArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder
Exfoliating
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Cyclohexasiloxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Mannitol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Polyacrylate-13, Allantoin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethiconol, Polyisobutene, Phytosphingosine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder, Oleic Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Isopentyldiol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Chloride
SoothingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Chloride, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 39 ingredients
Aestura Theracne 365 Soothing Active Moisturizer 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream 39 ingredients
I started using this moisturizer while i was on accutane and it worked really well. I initially thought it only worked well because my skin was dry from accutane but even after completing the treatment it still works really well for me. For reference I have combo sensitive skin. Some people mentioned they dont like the reformulation but honestly I don't notice any difference. I've tried other Show more
I went back and forth on this purchase SO many times, like literally kept cancelling my Amazon order, then reordering lol. I was desperately trying to heal my skin barrier, and kept seeing this recommended, but also complaints about the new formulation. I can’t compare to the old, but I did like this product for what it is. Rich and moisturizing, great for overnight, did feel like it protected my Show more
