Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream Versus Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream versus Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream .

Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on March 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

General Moisturizer Swedish Brand Sweden

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream 23 ingredients

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 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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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream 23 ingredients

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (3)

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

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

Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream 23 ingredients

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients

Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Canola Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil • Sorbitan Olivate • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Betaine • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Maltodextrin • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate

Water • Squalane • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isoamyl Laurate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Ceramide NP • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Linoleic Acid • Oleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ethyl Linoleate • Tocopherol • Isoamyl Cocoate • Cetyl Palmitate • Sorbitan Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Gluconate

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Cetearyl Olivate

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sorbitan Olivate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Apolosophy Sensitive Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

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