Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream versus Real Barrier Extreme Cream .
Published on June 27, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream 55 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Canola Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Jasminum Officinale Oil
- Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream 55 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream 55 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream 42 ingredients
Water • Methylpropanediol • Panthenol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Caprylic Acid • Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea • Sorbitan Stearate • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Squalane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Canola Oil • Acrylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Arginine • Carbomer • Allantoin • Tocopherol • Butylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Viscum Album Fruit Extract • Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide • Phytosterols • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Ectoin • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Juniperus Virginiana Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Ceramide NP • Madecassoside • Copaifera Officinalis Resin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Benzyl Glycol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Linoleic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Viola Odorata Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Artemisia Vulgaris Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Jasminum Officinale Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Hyaluronic Acid • Raspberry Ketone
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Panthenol • Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate • Dimethicone • Sorbitan Stearate • Viscum Album Fruit Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Glucose • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phytosterols • Phospholipids • Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide • Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol • Allantoin • Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Madecassoside • Stearic Acid • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 GlycerinReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 AllantoinReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Viscum Album Fruit Extract.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Phytosterols.
Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 HyaluronateReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
This ingredient is commonly known as Patchouli oil.
Patchouli exhibits slight antibacterial and antifungal activity from its patchoulol and alpha-patchoulene content.
However, it also contains known skin-irritating fragrances. A study from 2015 found limonene and camphor as active components of this ingredient.
Limonene and camphor are both known EU allergens.
Learn more about Pogostemon Cablin Leaf OilReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil comes from the chamomile flower (like the tea you drink).
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Chamomile oil can help soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower OilReal Barrier Intense Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Real Barrier Extreme Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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