Y.O.U Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream Versus Soul Apothecary Barrier Fix Moisturizer
Updated on February 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Y.O.U Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream 49 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Barrier Fix Moisturizer 16 ingredients
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Y.O.U Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream 49 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Barrier Fix Moisturizer 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Emulsifying3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Trehalose, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethiconol, Isododecane, Disodium EDTA, Zea Mays Starch, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ceramide NP, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Cholesterol, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrated Silica, Ceramide EOP
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCeramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Butylene 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Y.O.U Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream 49 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Barrier Fix Moisturizer 16 ingredients
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Y.O.U Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream 49 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Barrier Fix Moisturizer 16 ingredients
I love this moisturizer since it true to its claim, super lightweight, non greasy, good for combination skin like me and its fungal acne safe.
Moisturizing but made me oily hours after. Also gave me closed comedones after a month. Its a hassle bc I really loved this product at first and despite exfoliating there are still closed comedones
