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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule versus ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion .

Last updated on September 12, 2023. Published on October 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 12.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells

Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 19.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil is an oil. It can be good for be good for sensitive skin.

Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 20.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Azulene.

Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 21.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Phytosterols.

Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 36.

ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

65% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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