Glow Glass Cera Glow Healthy Gel Cream Versus My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream
Updated on October 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Glow Glass Cera Glow Healthy Gel Cream 21 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Glow Glass Cera Glow Healthy Gel Cream 21 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, EDTA, Citric Acid
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Saccharide Isomerate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Ceramide EOP, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Glow Glass Cera Glow Healthy Gel Cream 21 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Reviews
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Glow Glass Cera Glow Healthy Gel Cream 21 ingredients
My Dream Skin Ceramide + Niacinamide Barrier Defense And Dark Spot Fader Gel Cream 28 ingredients
This is great for oily and sensitive skin! It's fragrance free for me and it lessens the oil production in my face when I use this. I also noticed that I don't get that much acne since I started using this. The downside of this product is I think the 50ml is not enough since it's like you're using the product too fast. This lasted for 2-3 months to me I guess. I'm glad they have a bigger version Show more
The product is really moisturizing and hydrating but it does not work for someone who has fungal acne and oily skin because it has oil it gives me closed comedones on my fungal acne although it might work for someone who doesn't have fungal acne problems
