Rovectin Aqua Activating Serum Versus Real Barrier Extreme Cream Ampoule
Updated on January 24, 2025
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 and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Rovectin Aqua Activating Serum 23 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream Ampoule 56 ingredients
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Rovectin Aqua Activating Serum 23 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream Ampoule 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Amodimethicone
Trehalose
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Adenosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malachite Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Trehalose, Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantGlucose
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantGlycosphingolipids
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Arginine
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Vinyldimethicone, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Ceramide NP, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytosterols, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sorbitan Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glucose, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glycosphingolipids, Phospholipids, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Stearic Acid
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 WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineArginine 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 ArginineSodium 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 HyaluronateThis 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 TriglycerideButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Rovectin Aqua Activating Serum 23 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream Ampoule 56 ingredients
Reviews
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Rovectin Aqua Activating Serum 23 ingredients
Real Barrier Extreme Cream Ampoule 56 ingredients
This ampoule did not help with my dry skin. It was sticky as well. I wouldn’t recommend for people with dry skin. I have combination sensitive dry skin.
