Missha Actibarrier Strong Moist Cream INTENSIVE Versus Cosnori Panthenol Barrier Cream
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid 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
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Ingredient Info
Missha Actibarrier Strong Moist Cream INTENSIVE 74 ingredients
Cosnori Panthenol Barrier Cream 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Missha Actibarrier Strong Moist Cream INTENSIVE 74 ingredients
Cosnori Panthenol Barrier Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingRaffinose
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Choleth-24
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantMilk Protein Extract
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentOrnithine
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Alanine
MaskingMagnesium Chloride
Threonine
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Phenylalanine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningAsparagine
MaskingCitrulline
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingTryptophan
MaskingFormic Acid
Preservative
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Panthenol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Raffinose, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caramel, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Choleth-24, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Milk Protein Extract, Serine, Glycine, Histidine, Arginine, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium PCA, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sucrose, Calcium Chloride, Ornithine, Sea Salt, Alanine, Magnesium Chloride, Threonine, Aspartic Acid, Valine, Proline, Dipotassium Phosphate, Lysine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Isoleucine, Magnesium Citrate, Glucosamine Hcl, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Asparagine, Citrulline, Methionine, Taurine, Tryptophan, Formic Acid, Glutamine, Cysteine
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 10%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Water, Panthenol 10%, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene 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 GlycolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer 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.
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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACeramide 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 NPArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineIngredient Ratings
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Missha Actibarrier Strong Moist Cream INTENSIVE 74 ingredients
Cosnori Panthenol Barrier Cream 25 ingredients
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Missha Actibarrier Strong Moist Cream INTENSIVE 74 ingredients
Cosnori Panthenol Barrier Cream 25 ingredients
Love this lotion, it beats my initial expectation for it, it is quite hydrating, but could leave your skin kinda shiny if u use too much of it, so i use in moderation, it doesn't break me out and my itchy dry skin during the winter was calm after each use
