Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream .
Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on June 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Night Moisturizer
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Ingredient Info
First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide 31 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide 31 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide 31 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream 38 ingredients
Water • Stearic Acid • Glycerin • Niacinamide • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Glyceryl Stearate • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Colloidal Oatmeal • Soluble Collagen • Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate • Squalane • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ceramide NP • Diamond Powder • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Allantoin • Caprylyl Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Tetrasodium EDTA
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Lactobacillus Ferment • Jojoba Esters • Cetyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera • Algae Extract • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Sodium Lactate • Butylene Glycol • Peg-75 Stearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Polyglycerin-3 • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 8.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 9.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract.
First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 16.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 17.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 18.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 GumFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 26.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 27.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideFirst Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 28.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 31.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide 31 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream 38 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide 31 ingredients
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Loved at first - Burned at second
This moisturizer felt lovey on the skin at first, but after a few uses i noticed it burned a little. I have very...
Loved at first - Burned at second
This moisturizer felt lovey on the skin at first, but after a few uses i noticed it burned a little. I have very sensitive skin and found that this caused redness and burning after most applications
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream 38 ingredients
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