Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream versus 5to5 Barrier Defender .
Last updated on October 21, 2023. Published on November 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream 28 ingredients
5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream 28 ingredients
5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream 28 ingredients
5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Cynanchum Atratum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Beta-Glucan • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Betaine • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Isododecane • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Xanthan Gum • Trideceth-10 • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Dimethicone • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters • Capric Acid • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Ceramide AP • Hydrolyzed Silk • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTHE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinTHE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTHE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
5to5 Barrier Defender contains this as ingredient number 3.
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream 28 ingredients
5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients
Usage
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Calming Cream 28 ingredients
5to5 Barrier Defender 17 ingredients
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