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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide versus SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on June 03, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

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 silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Buy Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide

Starts at $44.00
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Starts at $150.00

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

Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 5.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 23.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 27.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 29.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

45% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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First Aid Beauty Firming Collagen Cream With Peptides + Niacinamide 31 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1) Expensive (1)
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Mac_R

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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

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JadeSkin

8 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

My face feel plump and bright when I wake up.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 38 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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JeremyAnderson_665

11 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Hydrated well

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