SUPEREGG Sound Renewal Moisturizer Versus Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier
Updated on October 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SUPEREGG Sound Renewal Moisturizer 57 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier 24 ingredients
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SUPEREGG Sound Renewal Moisturizer 57 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine
Buffering
Aspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantCysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water, Panthenol, Squalane, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Adenosine, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Diamond Powder, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycine, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Carbomer
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientJojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Ceramide Ng, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholWater. 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 WaterSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolButylene 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.
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.
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SUPEREGG Sound Renewal Moisturizer 57 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier 24 ingredients
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SUPEREGG Sound Renewal Moisturizer 57 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier 24 ingredients
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My skin: Extremely sensitive, trans masc and started testosterone which made my skin oilier and somehow drier??? have had semi cystic hormonal acne. Wrecked skin barrier from exfoliating and shaving badly at the start of my testo journey.
THIS. THIS IS THE BEST. I thought because I have oilier skin it would break me out but this is one of the only moisturiser that doesn’t Show more
I live in a humid weather and have combination skin, but surprisingly this product seals in well the retinal and azelaic acid products I use. Hydrating and moisturizing at the same time.
