Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Versus DefenAge 24/7 Barrier Balance Anti-Aging Cream
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
C13-15 Alkane
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Defensin 5
Beta-Defensin 3
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract
Skin ProtectingSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Serum Albumin
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytic Acid
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Alpha-Defensin 5, Beta-Defensin 3, Hyaluronic Acid, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Serum Albumin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Alanyl Glutamine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
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