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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream .

Last updated on February 05, 2024. Published on February 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Night Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides (7)
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (12)
Redness Reducing (11)
Reduces Irritation (11)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (10)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropanediolCentella Asiatica Leaf WaterButylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePanthenolDiisostearyl MalatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl StearateMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated PolydeceneHydrogenated Polyisobutene1,2-HexanediolPeg-8Peg-100 StearatePolyacrylate-13Palmitic AcidTocopheryl Acetate BeeswaxGlycerinStearic AcidPhenoxyethanolPolyisobuteneAsiaticosideCarbomerMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidSpirulina Platensis PowderAlcoholPolysorbate 20EthylhexylglycerinLavandula Angustifolia OilSorbitan IsostearateAdenosineCeramide APCitrus Grandis Peel OilHydrogenated LecithinDisodium EDTARosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilSodium HyaluronateCentella Asiatica ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractDextrinHouttuynia Cordata ExtractAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilCentella Asiatica Meristem Cell CultureMadecassosideCitric AcidAchillea Millefolium ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractSucrose LaurateSodium GlycerophosphateSelaginella Lepidophylla ExtractPotassium Magnesium AspartateLysolecithinGlycineCalcium GluconatePotassium SorbateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium BenzoateXanthan Gum

WaterPropanediolGlycerinCyclohexasiloxaneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated PolydecenePentylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearatePentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate1,2-HexanediolPolyglyceryl-10 StearateCeramide NPCetearyl AlcoholPentaerythrityl DistearateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSodium Stearoyl GlutamateLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractNasturtium Officinale Leaf ExtractMalt ExtractBeta-Glucan EthylhexylglycerinAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractAdenosineAzadirachta Indica Leaf ExtractFructooligosaccharidesCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBisabololCurcuma Longa RootOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractElettaria Cardamomum Seed ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCoral ExtractGeranium Macrorrhizum Flower/Leaf/Stem OilSucrose DistearatePyracantha Fortuneana Fruit ExtractCholesterolSodium HyaluronateEctoinCeramide APCeramide AsCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCeramide NsCeramide NgGlycosphingolipidsGlycolipidsOenothera Biennis OilCeramide EOPCeramide EosCaprooyl PhytosphingosineCaproyl SphingosineSalvia Sclarea OilParfumTocopherolMethylpropanediolAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateDipropylene GlycolButyl AcrylateTromethamineXanthan GumDextrinHydrogenated LecithinPolyquaternium-51Dicaprylyl CarbonateGlyceryl StearateCeteareth-25Cetyl AlcoholBehenic AcidDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolPhytosphingosineAscorbyl Palmitate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 66.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 71.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine 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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. 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 NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 70.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.

Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant. It is an herb native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent. It is used in traditional cooking and medicine.

The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.

Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.

Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.

Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.

The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell.

Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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 Gum

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream contains this as ingredient number 67.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.

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36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream 66 ingredients

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Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream 73 ingredients

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GabrielSchapiro_421

1 month ago · Dry Skin
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It has a more lightweight texture than the original ceramidin but has more soothing and moisturising ingredients. I normally like a heavier...

It has a more lightweight texture than the original ceramidin but has more soothing and moisturising ingredients. I normally like a heavier moisturiser but even though this is lightweight it is still so moisturising.

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