Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream versus EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex .
Published on March 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Ingredient Info
Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream 40 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream 40 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex 44 ingredients
Water • Isononyl Isononanoate • Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Glycerin • Propanediol • C10-18 Triglycerides • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Glucoside • Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Allantoin • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Peg-8 • Tocopherol • Ceramide NP • Potassium Sorbate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Sorbic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Ceramide EOP • Limonene • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Parfum
Water • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Ceramide Eos • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceramide Ns • Ceteareth-25 • Ceramide EOP • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Ceramide AP • Hyaluronic Acid • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Xylitylglucoside • Squalane • Anhydroxylitol • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Polyisobutene • Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Bromelain • Tocopherol • Xylitol • Ficin • Glutamine • Biotin • Proline • Behenic Acid • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Sodium Bisulfite • Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. 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.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 8.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 9.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Lumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 35.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPLumene Anti-Age Smoothing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex contains this as ingredient number 14.
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