AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer - Normal to Dry Skin Versus Neogen Sur.Medic Super Ceramide 100 Renewal Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer - Normal to Dry Skin 29 ingredients
Neogen Sur.Medic Super Ceramide 100 Renewal Cream 92 ingredients
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AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer - Normal to Dry Skin 29 ingredients
Neogen Sur.Medic Super Ceramide 100 Renewal Cream 92 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maris Aqua
HumectantWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Alanine, Glycine, Magnesium Aspartate, Creatine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Maris Aqua
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingSea Salt
Abrasive
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide 3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Squalane, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 4, Mannitol, Bentonite, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 6 Ii, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrated Silica, Glucose, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Rose Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Propolis Extract, Squalene, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Sodium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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!
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