Cosmedix Shineless Oil-Free Moisturizer Versus Hydropeptide Barrier Builder
Updated on April 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cosmedix Shineless Oil-Free Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Hydropeptide Barrier Builder 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cosmedix Shineless Oil-Free Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Hydropeptide Barrier Builder 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnitine
CleansingTrehalose
HumectantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialFarnesol
Perfuming
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingRubus Occidentalis Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Alkanes, Gluconolactone, Sodium Levulinate, Niacinamide, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Carnitine, Trehalose, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Anisate, Farnesol, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Rubus Occidentalis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cholecalciferol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide EOP, Allantoin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Cholecalciferol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Beta-Glucan
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideXanthan 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 GumCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 TriglycerideCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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