Real Barrier Extreme Cream Light Versus Zeroid Pimprove Moisturizer
Updated on May 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Real Barrier Extreme Cream Light 48 ingredients
Zeroid Pimprove Moisturizer 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Real Barrier Extreme Cream Light 48 ingredients
Zeroid Pimprove Moisturizer 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Methyl Caproate
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Canola Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Phytosterols, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methyl Caproate, Ectoin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Benzyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Beta-Glucan, Linoleic Acid, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningOleamide Mea
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isopropanolamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Oleamide Mea, Carbomer, Arginine, Phytosterols, Dimethyl Isopropanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient 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-GlucanThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinWe 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.
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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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