Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides versus Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer .
Published on May 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer 22 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer 22 ingredients
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Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cyclopentasiloxane • Hyaluronic Acid • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 4 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyglutamic Acid • Lactobacillus • Maltodextrin • Oryza Sativa Bran Water • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Stearic Acid • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • BHT • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Coconut Alkanes • Dimethicone • Medicago Sativa Extract • Tocopherol • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Lecithin • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 4 • Ceramide AP • Withania Somnifera Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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!
Learn more about WaterDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.
Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.
Laminaria Digitata contains amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed. These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
Learn more about Laminaria Digitata ExtractDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide.
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ceramide 1 is a type of Ceramide.
Our skin is made up of ceramides. Ceramides have several roles, including:
This ceramide has since been retired and replaced with Ceramide EOP.
Learn more about Ceramide 1Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ceramide 2 is a type of Ceramide. This ingredient was retired in 2014, please see Ceramide NG instead.
Ceramides are naturally found in our skin and have the ability to hold water.
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ceramide 3 is a form 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 Ceramide NP
Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
Learn more about Ceramide 3Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ceramide 4 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.
Ceramide 4 (Retired) is the N-acylated sphingolipid having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 13 to 27 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated or mono-unsataurated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 16. Ceramide 4 is similar to Ceramide 5, however, the acylating hydroxy acids are generally shorter in Ceramide 4 than in Ceramide 5. The INCI Name, Ceramide 4, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 4 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide AS.
Learn more about Ceramide 4Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 38.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 42.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 43.
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Brightening Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
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Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
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