Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum Versus Balea Beauty Expert Calming Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 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, 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
Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Calming Serum 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Calming Serum 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC13-15 Alkane
SolventPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Azelaic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Inulin, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Stearyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Linolenic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ng, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 NPTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Calming Serum 23 ingredients
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Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Shake Today Hypercalm 2-Phase Cloud Serum 16 ingredients
Great Azelaic Acid product for beginners
I find this product very gentle and moderately effective. You can see some improvements on hyperpigmentation and overall skin complexion without any irritation. For me the biggest downside is the runny oily consistency. The product has squalane oil on its base but it's very lightweight and I was able to tolerate it in my oily skin at night, despite not Show more
I bought it for my rosacea and i only found it very mildly improving my redness. My overall skin complexion (texture and coloration) also barely improved.
The oily consistency combined with the mold-moderate smell made the product also not very "user-friendly"
I would not recommend it
