Sarah Ford Biocell Intensive Moisturizer Versus Opulent Creme de la Glow
Updated on August 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sarah Ford Biocell Intensive Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Opulent Creme de la Glow 39 ingredients
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Sarah Ford Biocell Intensive Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Opulent Creme de la Glow 39 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventHuman Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningPig Adipose Stromal Cell Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingErythritol
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
EmollientPolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Propanediol, Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Pig Adipose Stromal Cell Conditioned Media, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Erythritol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Tetrapeptide-30, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Polyamide-5, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Vp/Va Copolymer
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Manganese Ferment
Skin ConditioningZinc
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Erythritol
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantInula Helenium Extract
MaskingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dilinoleic Acid
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Montmorillonite, Illite, Kaolin, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment, Zinc, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polysorbate 20, Erythritol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower, Butylene Glycol, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Inula Helenium Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Dilinoleic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateYou might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolWe don't have a description for Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer yet.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidIngredient Ratings
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