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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum versus Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel .

Published on October 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum German Brand Germany
General Moisturizer Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (4)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (8)
Anti-Aging (5)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide 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

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

62% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum 39 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
TanyaPage_848's avatar

TanyaPage_848

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Acne

Ericj89's avatar

Ericj89

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Texture: Like water. Absorbed easily.
Scent: No scent
Performance: BHA+AZ good for treating acne/blackhead.
Pros: Multi function serum.
Cons:...

Texture: Like water. Absorbed easily.
Scent: No scent
Performance: BHA+AZ good for treating acne/blackhead.
Pros: Multi function serum.
Cons: Been reformulated but discontinued (until further clarification with authorities). AZ is restricted in local skincare products, but reformulated one is using AZ derivative. Confusion on product naming.
WRP/WNRP: WRP if relaunch.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel 42 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
mikkoflam's avatar

mikkoflam

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

my HG moisturizer! just works for my skin every time.

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laila.21

3 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Such a good gel-like moisturizer that gives a soothing feeling to the skin.
I just wish they shipped worldwide. :(

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