Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel Versus Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Cream
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel 41 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Cream 17 ingredients
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Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel 41 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Cream 17 ingredients
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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 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 NPIngredient Ratings
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Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel 41 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Cream 17 ingredients

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Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel 41 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Cream 17 ingredients
Got irritation and possibly an allergic reaction from this. I am not quite sure what is the main cause, but I don't think it is skin purging. It's a shame :/
This review is scathing because here is nothing positive about this experience.
To kick things off, it's not scented but it should damn well be. I've asked the brand about it, but what they call an "earthy, natural" scent leans closer to rotten milk or eggs to me. It tastes like the milk that I avidly avoid because it tastes like it's an inconvenience away from killing me.
Price-wise, it's Show more