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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel versus Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on June 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

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

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General Moisturizer Malaysian Brand Malaysia
General Moisturizer Malaysian Brand Malaysia

General Moisturizer

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

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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Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Anti-Aging (6)
Scar Healing
Brightening (4)

Concerns

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water 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.

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

7
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

Learn more about Ceramide NP

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NS 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.

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AS 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.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

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 NP

Learn more about Ceramide EOP

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. 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 NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

12
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.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. In skincare, it can be synthetically created. It is an osmolyte, or a low-molecular weight organic compound that influences the properties of biological fluids.

In skincare, ectoin is used to stabilize proteins and provides skin protection as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect our skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV rays.

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

48% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel 42 ingredients

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

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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

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laila.21

9 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. :(

Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel 35 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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Ericj89

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Texture: Super lightweight gel texture. Cooling sensation
Scent: Light scent (Remind me of old fashion hair gel)
Performance: Suitable for oily...

Texture: Super lightweight gel texture. Cooling sensation
Scent: Light scent (Remind me of old fashion hair gel)
Performance: Suitable for oily skin in humid climate.
Pros: Lightweight for oily skin. High percentage of panthenol.
Cons: Jar packaging. Not pump bottle or tube packaging.
WRP/WNRP: WRP

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JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Really suitable for Oily and Acne prone skin
I have oily and acne prone skin, and this is a moisturizer that didnt break me out. I live in...

Really suitable for Oily and Acne prone skin
I have oily and acne prone skin, and this is a moisturizer that didnt break me out. I live in Malaysia, so the weather is quite humid and it affects such skin condition a lot.
The texture of this product is literally gel-like as advertised, not oily at all since it doesnt have oil ingredients. However, the gel texture is also like the gel you put on hair the hair too, so it can feel sticky afterwards on your face for like 10 minutes, then once it feels normal once it is dried.

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