boscia Plant Stem Cell and Ceramide Barrier-Defense Moisturizer Versus Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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 and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
boscia Plant Stem Cell and Ceramide Barrier-Defense Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
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boscia Plant Stem Cell and Ceramide Barrier-Defense Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Stearate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Thioctic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Calcium Gluconate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mannitol
HumectantButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSucrose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentEthylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isostearyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77007, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin
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 GlycerinCeramide 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 NP1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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boscia Plant Stem Cell and Ceramide Barrier-Defense Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
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boscia Plant Stem Cell and Ceramide Barrier-Defense Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
combo acne-prone skin, cystic acne + hormonal acne
not really sure how i feel about this moisturizer, at first i thouht it was fungal acne safe which is why i bought it before learning that it isn't. i have combo skin and it was feeling pretty oily this summer so i switched to a gel cream but this is honestly kind of drying and almost leaves a sticky after feeling. it also kind of stings for a few Show more
