Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer versus Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream .
Published on March 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream 38 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polysorbate 80 • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ng • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide As • Ceramide AP • Hyaluronic Acid • Madecassoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Squalane • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Phosphatidylcholine • Mannitol • Sucrose Distearate • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Stearate • Decyl Glucoside • Pentylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Oleate • Sodium Chloride • Triethanolamine • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Coco-Caprylate • Propanediol • Oryza Sativa Starch • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Madecassoside • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Ceramide Ng • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Mannitol • Tocopherol • Cholesterol • Phosphatidylcholine • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Peg-75 Stearate • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Alcohol • Decyl Glucoside • Pentylene Glycol • Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream 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 GlycerinTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine 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 EOP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide NgTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine.
Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phosphatidylcholine is a type of phospholipid. Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids are skin-replenishing.
This ingredient can be found in the Lecithin of soybeans.
Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 GlycolTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTransparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Transparent Lab Ceramide Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Transparent Lab Barrier Restoring Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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