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Last updated on February 05, 2024. Published on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Numbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream 56 ingredients
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream 56 ingredients
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Numbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream 56 ingredients
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream 56 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Methyl Trimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Vegetable Oil • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Palmitic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Ceramide NP • Centella Asiatica Extract • Madecassoside • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Stearic Acid • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Behenyl Alcohol • Alcohol • Bisabolol • Silica • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Cetearyl Glucoside • Butylene Glycol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Cellulose Gum • Cholesterol • Fructooligosaccharides • Disodium EDTA • Beta-Glucan • Myristic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Glucose • Alcohol Denat. • Phytosphingosine • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Methylpropanediol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycereth-26 • Glyceryl Stearate • Niacinamide • Dicaprylyl Ether • Cetyl Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Pentaerythrityl Distearate • Trehalose • Pentylene Glycol • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Piper Methysticum Root • Centella Asiatica Extract • Panax Ginseng Berry Extract • Saponaria Officinalis Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Acrylates Copolymer • Glycosyl Trehalose • Tromethamine • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Adenosine • Raffinose • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • Polyquaternium-51 • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Beta-Glucan • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Folic Acid • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Isomalt • Magnesium Chloride • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • CI 77491 • Citronellol • Geraniol
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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 WaterNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream 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 GlycerinNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Numbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
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.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 NPNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Numbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 CholesterolNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Disodium 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 EDTANumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanNumbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Numbuzin No. 2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
Numbuzin No.3 Velvet Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
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