Instytutum Regenerating Superbiotic Plant-Based Ceramide Cream Versus Institut Esthederm Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream
Updated on February 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Instytutum Regenerating Superbiotic Plant-Based Ceramide Cream 52 ingredients
Institut Esthederm Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream 39 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Instytutum Regenerating Superbiotic Plant-Based Ceramide Cream 52 ingredients
Institut Esthederm Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPantolactone
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Sorbitan Stearate, Propanediol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Squalane, Decyl Oleate, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Phospholipids, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sphingolipids, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pantolactone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Phenylpropanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Xylose
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Eugenol
Perfuming
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Water, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Glycerin, Propanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, C12-16 Alcohols, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Xylose, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Eugenol, Carnosine, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Mineral Salts
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene 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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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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