TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule Versus BACIEL Hydra Barrier Cica Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, niacinamide and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule 103 ingredients
BACIEL Hydra Barrier Cica Cream 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule 103 ingredients
BACIEL Hydra Barrier Cica Cream 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCoceth-7
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolycaprolactone
StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSodium Magnesium Silicate
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Calcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Eclipta Prostrata Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-8 Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Diglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polycaprolactone, Retinol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, BHT, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Polyquaternium-51, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pyridoxine Hcl, Pvp, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phytosphingosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glyceryl Caprylate, Arginine, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Water
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:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 NPCetearyl 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 AlcoholStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.
Argireline has a similar function to botox; it prevents muscle movement and contractions slightly. By preventing muscles from moving, argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
On the other hand, argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Ingredient Ratings
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