Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream Versus My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream
Updated on June 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 58 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 58 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
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Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventMaltodextrin
AbsorbentGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Olivate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-16 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Cellulose Gum, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Maltodextrin, Guaiazulene, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Arginine, Carbomer, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Tocopherol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Saccharide Isomerate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Ceramide EOP, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA
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 GlycerinButylene 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.
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.
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 EDTACeramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.
EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin. They bind dead skin cells together to create a barrier. The ceramides in our skin have the ability to hold water to keep our skin hydrated.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A strong skin barrier helps with:
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Learn more about Ceramide EOPIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 58 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 58 ingredients
I have acne, prone, commendation skin and I can’t use salicylic acid. I really like this cream for nighttime. I use it as a night cream. I use the 345 cream during the day. This isn’t greasy or sticky. I really like this cream. I think it would be a really really great base for make up.
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
This is great for oily and sensitive skin! It's fragrance free for me and it lessens the oil production in my face when I use this. I also noticed that I don't get that much acne since I started using this. The downside of this product is I think the 50ml is not enough since it's like you're using the product too fast. This lasted for 2-3 months to me I guess. I'm glad they have a bigger version Show more
The product is really moisturizing and hydrating but it does not work for someone who has fungal acne and oily skin because it has oil it gives me closed comedones on my fungal acne although it might work for someone who doesn't have fungal acne problems
