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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream .

Last updated on October 31, 2023. Published on December 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Anti-Aging (5)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
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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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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide 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

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AS 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.

Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. 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 NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NS 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.

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 40.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

10
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 43.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 48.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

59% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Blume Meltdown Gel Cream for Acne-Prone Skin 54 ingredients

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Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients

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Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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cypherj

11 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

NOT ANYMORE BC THEY REFORMULATED :’(

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mckennam5

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I have eczema patches on my face that flare up, and this product has been the only thing that consistently soothes, hydrates and does not irritate...

I have eczema patches on my face that flare up, and this product has been the only thing that consistently soothes, hydrates and does not irritate my eczema at all.

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