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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream versus Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream .

Published on July 17, 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

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer Indian Brand India
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
ph level
7.4

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (6)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (12)
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (9)
Anti-Aging (7)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDipropylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholSqualaneHydrogenated PolydeceneMethyl TrimethiconePentylene GlycolPhenyl Trimethicone1,2-HexanediolGlyceryl Stearate SePhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateSynthetic BeeswaxHydrogenated LecithinCetearyl OlivatePanthenolSorbitan OlivateCetearyl GlucosideC12-16 Alcohols Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlucoseChlorella Vulgaris ExtractCopernicia Cerifera WaxHydrogenated Rice Bran OilStearic AcidSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPalmitic AcidAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolyisobuteneTromethamineFructooligosaccharidesButylene GlycolFructoseEthylhexylglycerinAllantoinXanthan GumCedrus Atlantica Bark OilMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideSorbitan OleateBetaineCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCeramide NPPolyglyceryl-10 StearateBehenyl AlcoholCholesterolPhytosphingosineCeramide NgCeramide NsCeramide APCeramide AsAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilTocopherolSodium HyaluronateCeramide EOPMethylpropanediolAcetyl GlucosamineMagnesium PCAHydroxyethyl UreaPropanediolSodium PCAHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenHydrolyzed Elastin

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.

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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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 65.

5
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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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
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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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
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

Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.

Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

Learn more about Phytosphingosine

Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

9
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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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

38% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Atomist Skin Barrier Repair Cream 34 ingredients

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Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Cream 70 ingredients

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Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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screamadelica

12 days ago · Normal Skin
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got it because of that beautiful, beautiful ingredients list. and it’s not really what i expected it to be, but luckily it’s not bad.
the texture...

got it because of that beautiful, beautiful ingredients list. and it’s not really what i expected it to be, but luckily it’s not bad.
the texture is very, very thick. almost like a body butter. so i’d definitely say it’s best for people with dry skin.

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