Skin Republic Ceramide Complex 3% Serum Versus Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Updated on May 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skin Republic Ceramide Complex 3% Serum 19 ingredients
Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum 57 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Skin Republic Ceramide Complex 3% Serum 19 ingredients
Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum 57 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Poly 1,2-Butanediol-6 Propylene Glycol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Poly 1,2-Butanediol-6 Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyoxal, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phytosphingosine, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Methylheptylglycerin
HumectantRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polygamma-Glutamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylyl Glycol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Methylheptylglycerin, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Carnosine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Bisabolol, Honey, Phospholipids, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Hyaluronic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Superoxide Dismutase, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sphingolipids, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Astaxanthin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type 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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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