Dr.Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Moisturizer Versus Banobagi Milk Thistle Repair Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
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.Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Moisturizer 45 ingredients
Banobagi Milk Thistle Repair Cream 39 ingredients
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Dr.Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Moisturizer 45 ingredients
Banobagi Milk Thistle Repair Cream 39 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantTrisodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Theanine
EmollientMilk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Bisabolol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Trisodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Panthenol, Myristic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Raffinose, Folic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Theanine, Milk Lipids, Glutathione, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ethylhexylglycerin
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHexylglycerin
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyldimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodecanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Madecassoside, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 Triglyceride1,2-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
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosinePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
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