Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Water Cream Improved Formula Versus Implora Ceramide 8+ Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and 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, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Water Cream Improved Formula 29 ingredients
Implora Ceramide 8+ Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel 51 ingredients
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Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Water Cream Improved Formula 29 ingredients
Implora Ceramide 8+ Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Betaine, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tetrasodium EDTA
Honey Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingFructose
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Inositol
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glabridin
BleachingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium EDTA
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Honey Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Urea, Glyceryl Stearate, Glabridin, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Dipotassium EDTA, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Glucosyl Ceramide, 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.
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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about Dimethicone1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateLactic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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