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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bepanthol Cream for Sensitive Skin versus IVY AÏA Face Cream With Provitamin B5 .

Last updated on January 15, 2024. Published on February 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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General Moisturizer German Brand Germany
General Moisturizer Danish Brand Denmark

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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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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Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Bepanthol Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

IVY AÏA Face Cream With Provitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Bepanthol Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

IVY AÏA Face Cream With Provitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.

The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.

Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.

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Bepanthol Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

IVY AÏA Face Cream With Provitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Bepanthol Cream for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.

IVY AÏA Face Cream With Provitamin B5 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

40% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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