Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides versus Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream .
Last updated on July 10, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream 23 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 • Paraffinum Liquidum • Tocopherol • Propylene Glycol • Steareth-2 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-21 • Peg-20 • Dimethicone • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Lecithin • Phenoxyethanol • Triethanolamine • BHT • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. 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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream 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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolDot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 34.
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides contains this as ingredient number 35.
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Vitamin E & Ginseng Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
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Dot & Key Skincare Barrier Repair Cream with Ceramides 43 ingredients
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