BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream Versus Cyla Crème Légère Initiale
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 19 ingredients
Cyla Crème Légère Initiale 52 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 19 ingredients
Cyla Crème Légère Initiale 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diglycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Potassium PCA
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Calcium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycerin, Serine, Lactic Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Glycolipids, Phytosphingosine, Sphingolipids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyglycerin-3, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Glycine, PCA, Urea, Histidine, Potassium PCA, Lysine Hcl, Acetyl Glucosamine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Calcium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Glutamine, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glucose, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCeramide 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
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCholesterol 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.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidOleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
This ingredient is used to enhance the texture of products and as a cleansing agent.
Oleic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oleic AcidPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's 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.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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