Authentic Ego Super Sensa Barrier Repair Moisturizer With Ectoin & Panthenol + PDRN Versus Nano Recipe Salmon PDRN
Updated on April 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Authentic Ego Super Sensa Barrier Repair Moisturizer With Ectoin & Panthenol + PDRN 24 ingredients
Nano Recipe Salmon PDRN 4 ingredients
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Authentic Ego Super Sensa Barrier Repair Moisturizer With Ectoin & Panthenol + PDRN 24 ingredients
Nano Recipe Salmon PDRN 4 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Benzylsulfonyl D-Seryl Homophenylalanine Amidinobenzamide Acetate
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Squalane, Panthenol, Propanediol, Ectoin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Benzylsulfonyl D-Seryl Homophenylalanine Amidinobenzamide Acetate, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Dna, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium DNA is an emerging anti-aging ingredient.
It is created by taking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and purifying it with sodium hydroxide.
The DNA is extracted from several different animal sources, including: calf thymus, the gonadic tissue of a male sturgeon, or herring / salmon sperm.
You have probably seen this ingredient in anti-aging skincare. But what is it?
DNA is composed of nucleotides, or chemical building blocks. Nucleotides include adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). Talk about a flashback to biology! Nucleosides are formed from these nucleotides.
The science behind Sodium DNA is based on an ingredient called Polydeoxyribonucleotide or PDRN.
PDRN are DNA fragments mainly extracted from the sperm cells of trout or salmon. Meaning, PDRN can be derived from Sodium DNA.
PDRN consists of chains of nucleotides and nucleosides mentioned above. They can range anywhere from 80 - 2000 pairs.
Studies show PDRN has the following properties:
Further studies are needed to truly confirm this ingredients anti-aging ability (Remember, retinol has decades of research!).
When using this ingredient, is is best to ask a brand about the source of their Sodium DNA. You'll want to find products where the Sodium DNA is sourced from fish. Some Sodium DNA is derived from calf / cow thymus.
Learn more about Sodium Dna1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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