Curecode Double Barrier Cream Versus KENE Genwhite Spot & Radiance Corrective Serum
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Curecode Double Barrier Cream 29 ingredients
KENE Genwhite Spot & Radiance Corrective Serum 52 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Curecode Double Barrier Cream 29 ingredients
KENE Genwhite Spot & Radiance Corrective Serum 52 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
N-Palmitoyl Serinol
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sialyllactose
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, N-Palmitoyl Serinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sialyllactose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phytosterols, Allantoin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Resveratrol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Arginine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Menthol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Xylitylglucoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 4-Butylresorcinol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Resveratrol, Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Glucose, Allantoin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium PCA, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Sorbitol, Sodium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Serine, Ceramide AP, Glycine, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Tetrapeptide-21, Glutamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Nonapeptide-1, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Threonine, Proline, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is an amino acid sugar and is naturally found in our skin.
The cool thing about this ingredient? It helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration. It also has antioxidant benefits to protect skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosamineAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer 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.
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
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.
Learn more about GlycerinResveratrol is a famous emerging antioxidant. It is a good alternative for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate retinoids.
This antioxidant is most famous for it's anti-aging benefits. Studies show it combats the signs of aging by:
Besides anti-aging, this ingredient also helps with skin brightening and soothing.
The most effective forms of resveratrol are isobutyrate and butyrate. These have the strongest effect on increasing A1 collagen and reducing inflammation.
A note on it being a retinoid alternative:
Despite it's amazing skin benefits, it is not a replacement for retinoids. However, it is recommended for people with sensitive skin or intolerance to retinoids.
Resveratrol is naturally found in grapes, peanuts, and berries.
Learn more about ResveratrolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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