Oceane Cica Day Cream Versus Pendrell Aquaglow Hydrate Cream
Updated on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides 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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Oceane Cica Day Cream 47 ingredients
Pendrell Aquaglow Hydrate Cream 31 ingredients
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Oceane Cica Day Cream 47 ingredients
Pendrell Aquaglow Hydrate Cream 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycol Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Niacinamide, Betaine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Madecassoside, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycol Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phloretin
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Niacinamide, Betaine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phloretin, Panthenol, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 NiacinamideBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractCeramide 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 NPCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearatePanthenol 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 PanthenolXanthan 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 Gum1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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