Of Other Worlds Light Beams Barrier Treatment Versus Marie Veronique Barrier Restore Serum
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Of Other Worlds Light Beams Barrier Treatment 33 ingredients
Marie Veronique Barrier Restore Serum 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Of Other Worlds Light Beams Barrier Treatment 33 ingredients
Marie Veronique Barrier Restore Serum 35 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Soybean Peroxidase
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Urea, Triethanolamine, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Soybean Peroxidase, Magnesium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Glycerin
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Lac Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Sucrose
Humectant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus, Urea, Zinc Oxide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phospholipids, Magnesium Chloride, Glycerin, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Water, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Lac Extract, Gluconolactone, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Aspartic Acid, Sucrose, Plankton Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Resveratrol, Phosphatidylserine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Jojoba Esters, Ceramide NP, Superoxide Dismutase, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid
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
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 AcidDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract comes from the root commonly known as carrot (the orange kind we eat!).
This extract contains beta-carotene, a pigment responsible for giving plants the orange color. Beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.
Beta-carotene is the reason we turn orange if we eat too many carrots.
It should be noted coming into contact with the leaves of wild carrots can cause skin irritation. The sap causes phytophotodermatitis, or sensitivity exposed to sunlight.
This ingredient is created using the edible parts of the carrot.
Learn more about Daucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride yet.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASuperoxide Dismutase is found in all living cells. This ingredient is AKA as 'SOD'.
SOD is a strong antioxidant. It protects living cells against oxidative damage by breaking down radical molecules into regular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules that may damage your skin's DNA. This may help with the signs of aging. Due to its antioxidant property, it is used to help treat chronic inflammation.
In cosmetics, SOD is usually obtained from marine phytoplankton, bovine liver, horseradish, cantaloupe, and certain bacteria.
The three major families of SOD include: Copper/Zinc, Iron/Manganese, and Nickel.
When eating SOD-rich foods, our bodies break it down into amino acids before absorption. Foods that contain SOD include: melons, citrus, spinach, broccoli, kale, almonds, sunflower seeds, and blue-green algae.
Learn more about Superoxide DismutaseUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaWater. 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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