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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer versus Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 30, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Starts at $48.00
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Starts at $41.00

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 E
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

2
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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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. 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 AP Ceramide EOP

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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.

Propolis Extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties. Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.

The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.

A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.

Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.

speeding up new healthy cell growth.

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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Royal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.

Royal Jelly contains antibacterial, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Studies show Royal Jelly to contain amino acids, fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, including Vitamin Bs. Many of these components are antioxidants, which help with anti-aging. The fatty acids in Royal Jelly make it a hydrating ingredient.

Several animal studies show Royal Jelly to boost collagen production and reduce inflammation.

The Vitamin Bs found in Royal Jelly include:

Learn more about Royal Jelly Extract

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil also known as seabuckthorn oil. This oil is usually extracted from the fruit pulp or seeds.

Seabuckthorn is rich in phytosterols, carotenoids, Vitamins A, C, and E. This gives it strong antioxidant properties that can help soothe and protect your skin from oxidative damage.

This oil is rich in fatty acids, including: two types of linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%). Note these numbers are averages, and different parts of the plant will vary.

Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.

Overall, seabuckthorn oil is great for nourishing, hydrating, and soothing skin. While it shows UV protecting properties, it should not replace sunscreen.

Due to the rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.

Seabuckthorn berries are little orange fruits. This plant is native to Asia.

Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Triolein isn't fungal acne safe.

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.

This is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:

“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”

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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Emollient

Glyceryl Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

44% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
74% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer 41 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 7 reviews
Clover's Avatar'
Mar 16, 2024

I love this cream, but the price hurts my soul (and wallet).
I personally don’t like to spend more than $30 on a single product, so I suggest waiting for a sale or buying a smaller size (this product is offered in 4 sizes, with the 1.7...

I love this cream, but the price hurts my soul (and wallet).
I personally don’t like to spend more than $30 on a single product, so I suggest waiting for a sale or buying a smaller size (this product is offered in 4 sizes, with the 1.7 Fl Oz jar being the default at $48). This moisturizer just works so well for my dry skin. It’s not too heavy and it absorbs quickly, but my skin is still left feeling very moisturized and soft. I’ve even seen that it helps to calm my redness. There’s a slight sweet and honey-esque smell to this cream, but it doesn’t linger and disappears after application so it’s not overpowering, but if you are sensitive to fragrance just keep in mind that this product contains “aroma”, which is just another word for fragrance. I think a lot of people would enjoy this product, so if you are on the hunt for a good moisturizer I recommend checking this one out, but like I said before, I think waiting for a sale is the best time to pick this one up because it is a bit pricy in my opinion.

Expensive
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well
Dana_359's Avatar'
Apr 21, 2023

I love it
I have been using about two month ago and this cream and is the best one I ever use
Makes my skin very hydrated and minimizing my pores♥️

I love it
I have been using about two month ago and this cream and is the best one I ever use
Makes my skin very hydrated and minimizing my pores♥️

sarahabma's Avatar'
Jan 22, 2023

Best moisturizer I've ever used, sadly
This moisturizer breaks the bank for me so I can't go on buying it... but oh my goodness it's the best cream I've ever used by far. It makes the skin glowy, LOCKS IN moisture and is wonderful for...

Best moisturizer I've ever used, sadly
This moisturizer breaks the bank for me so I can't go on buying it... but oh my goodness it's the best cream I've ever used by far. It makes the skin glowy, LOCKS IN moisture and is wonderful for dry or combo skin (I used this primarily in the winter with combo/oily skin). I really expected this to break me out when I first tried it because it was so thick and I have very touchy skin, but it did nothing but wonders.

Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
ArielHansen's Avatar'
Apr 18, 2024

Another holy grail product! The honey is extremely soothing on my sensitive skin and my skin feels so soft and glowy after use. Will continue to purchase.

Another holy grail product! The honey is extremely soothing on my sensitive skin and my skin feels so soft and glowy after use. Will continue to purchase.

Hydrating
Absorbs Well
Works Well

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