Balea 10% Niacinamide Nachtcreme Versus ISANA Ceramide Cream
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Balea 10% Niacinamide Nachtcreme 14 ingredients
ISANA Ceramide Cream 26 ingredients
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Balea 10% Niacinamide Nachtcreme 14 ingredients
ISANA Ceramide Cream 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Potassium Sorbate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Alcohol
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetyl 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 AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of glyceryl stearate.
It is an emulsifier, emollient, and a surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
Surfactants help gather oils, dirt, and other pollutants from the skin. This helps them to be easily rinsed away.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate CitrateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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