Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule Versus ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion
Updated on September 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening 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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Ingredient Info
Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule 43 ingredients
ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion 34 ingredients
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Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule 43 ingredients
ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Azulene
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantErythritol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Azulene, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Erythritol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Linoleic Acid, Phytosterols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea
HumectantBis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
EmollientN-Linolenoyl Serinol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAzulene
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Sea Water, Phytosterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, N-Linolenoyl Serinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Leucine, Azulene, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower. It helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants.
Blue tansy is a blue flower native to the Mediterranean. It has antioxidant, skin cooling, and perfuming properties.
This ingredient is currently being studied for its antifungal properties. While it does have antioxidant benefits - it may not be the best for sensitive skin (despite being advertised as so).
The cooling effect from blue tansy comes from its camphor content. Camphor is known to induce irritation in concentrations higher than 11%. It also contains another skin irritant, beta-pinene.
Learn more about Tanacetum Annuum Flower OilAzulene comes from chamomile oil. It is a blue pigment with skin soothing properties, great for fighting inflammation.
We don't have a description for Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea yet.
Phytosterols come from plants, nuts, and whole grains. These compounds have skin soothing and moisturizing properties.
Fun fact: They are similar to cholesterol and can help lower cholesterol levels.
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Real Barrier Aqua Soothing Ampoule 43 ingredients
ATOPALM Soothing Gel Lotion 34 ingredients
