Nature Republic Good Skin Noni Healthy Skin Ampoule Versus Aiken Ceramide Bright Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on October 16, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nature Republic Good Skin Noni Healthy Skin Ampoule 141 ingredients
Aiken Ceramide Bright Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Nature Republic Good Skin Noni Healthy Skin Ampoule 141 ingredients
Aiken Ceramide Bright Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSea Water
HumectantSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCholeth-24
EmulsifyingCedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCitronellol
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSilica
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientRose Flower Oil
Masking
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingLavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingFructose
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sucrose, Allantoin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Panthenol, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Sea Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Alcohol Denat., Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Choleth-24, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Citronellol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Linalool, Methyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Sucrose Palmitate, Carbomer, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Glycereth-26, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Silica, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Rose Flower Oil, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, C14-22 Alcohols, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Limonene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dextrin, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Ceramide NP, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Triethylhexanoin, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Adenosine, Calcium Chloride, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Fructose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Citral, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Oleanolic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHeptanol
Perfuming
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Mannitol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Ceteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Heptanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Citric Acid, Mannitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Diatomaceous Earth, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Zinc Sulfate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolCeramide 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
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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