Beplain Cicaterol Capsule Barrier Cream Versus Clef Anti-Aging Moisturiser
Updated on February 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Beplain Cicaterol Capsule Barrier Cream 55 ingredients
Clef Anti-Aging Moisturiser 34 ingredients
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Beplain Cicaterol Capsule Barrier Cream 55 ingredients
Clef Anti-Aging Moisturiser 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycereth-26
HumectantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
EmollientMannitol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingGlucose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Vinyldimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycereth-26, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Mannitol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Silica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Phytosterols, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycereth-26
HumectantBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Junos Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Phenoxyethanol, Dextrin, Tocopherol, PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Cetearyl 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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholButyrospermum 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.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl 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 StearateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Phytosterols come from plants, nuts, and whole grains. These compounds have skin soothing and moisturizing properties.
Fun fact: They are similar to cholesterol and can help lower cholesterol levels.
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