Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream Versus Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche
Updated on April 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche 50 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan
HumectantResveratrol
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Beta-Sitosterol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glucosyl Ceramide, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Glycosphingolipids, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alpha-Glucan, Resveratrol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium PCA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sorbitan Isostearate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Quercetin, Astaxanthin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Dextrin, Palmitic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Tridecane
Perfuming
Undecane
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Gigartina Stellata Extract
Skin ProtectingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Primula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pinus Sibirica Seedcake Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Silica
Abrasive
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Brassica Alcohol, Tridecane, Undecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Primula Veris Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Pinus Sibirica Seedcake Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lecithin, Pullulan, Silica, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Limonene
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 GlycerinCetearyl 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 AlcoholRosehip Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil has skin conditioning and hydrating properties.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties. However, more studies are needed to confirm this.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche 50 ingredients
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Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
I ve been using this together with TLC serum for a week and it heals my sensitive acne prone, textured skin.
Smoothen without oiliness. The best barrier cream
