La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream Versus Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream
Updated on December 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream 23 ingredients
Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream 17 ingredients
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About this product
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream 23 ingredients
Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Napus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Mannose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethiconol, Mannose, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Glycine, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Squalane
Emollient
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Squalane, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream 23 ingredients
Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream 17 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream 23 ingredients
Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream 17 ingredients
One of the thickest/ most nourishing creams I have found without pore cloggers! Really love it for my dry/acne-prone skin.
