Skin Inc Ceramide Serum Versus AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skin Inc Ceramide Serum 20 ingredients
AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients
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Skin Inc Ceramide Serum 20 ingredients
AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientAlgin
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 Ii, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Algin, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDiglycerin
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Trehalose, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Arginine, Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 1, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterButylene 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.
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 GlycerinCeramide 1 is a type of Ceramide.
Our skin is made up of ceramides. Ceramides have several roles, including:
This ceramide has since been retired and replaced with Ceramide EOP.
Learn more about Ceramide 1Ceramide 2 is a type of Ceramide. This ingredient was retired in 2014, please see Ceramide NG instead.
Ceramides are naturally found in our skin and have the ability to hold water.
Ceramide 3 is a form of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide 3Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCarbomer 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.
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Skin Inc Ceramide Serum 20 ingredients
AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients
This is a holy grail in my skincare routine. It might not seem like it’s needed or even necessary due to its minimal ingredient list, but if you’re looking for the most supple and instant hydration boost that protects and repairs your skin barrier — this is it!
This is a rich soothing serum ampoule that really helps my dry mature skin. It calms redness and any irritation as well as softens and plumps. Because I am older I use a full dropper of the 100ml size but I think a younger person could use less. Generally it is an evening product for me but when my skin is very sensitive I use it twice a day. This is an excellent product for healing a damaged skin Show more
