Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream versus Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on December 14, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm 36 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm 36 ingredients
Water • Propanediol Dicaprylate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Glycerin • Triisostearin • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tocopherol • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine
Water • Glycerin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Behenyl Alcohol • Sucrose Stearate • Canola Oil • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Beta-Sitosterol • Xylitol • Zinc Gluconate • Acrylates Copolymer • Acrylates Crosspolymer • Palmitamide Mea • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Mannitol • Rhamnose • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Stearate • Tocopherol • Phytosphingosine • Ceramide NP • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cholesterol • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Citric Acid • Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm 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 GlycerinMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcidMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 TocopherolMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 NPMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineMustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm 36 ingredients
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Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm 36 ingredients
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