Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream versus Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin .
Published on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin 31 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C12-16 Alcohols • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Ectoin • Jojoba Esters • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Lecithin • Magnesium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Gluconate • Caprylyl Glycol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water • Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 4 • Ceramide AP • Carbomer • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Lecithin • Squalane • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Gluconate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Ceramide Ns • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Wheat Amino Acids • Soy Amino Acids • Arginine Hcl • Serine • Threonine • Cholesterol • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBiossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinBiossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBiossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.
Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinBiossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBiossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateBiossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin 31 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin 31 ingredients
Reviews
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Biossance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue Deep Repair Night Cream 19 ingredients
RemiShen
This cream is dreamy! It's super comforting for my skin at night, especially when irritated and sensitive. In the morning, my skin feels so good...
This cream is dreamy! It's super comforting for my skin at night, especially when irritated and sensitive. In the morning, my skin feels so good and soft. My biggest complaint is the price tag. I bought it out of curiosity, and it's good, but I doubt I'll repurchase it.
Nykaa SKINRX Ceramide Barrier Repair Deep Nourish Night Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin 31 ingredients
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