Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer .

Last updated on September 11, 2023. Published on January 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer

General Moisturizer Polish Brand Poland

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising 26 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer 23 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising 26 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (3)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising 26 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer 23 ingredients

Water • Canola Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Urea • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Ceramide 1 • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Phenoxyethanol • DMDM Hydantoin • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Hydroxide

Water • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Urea • Cetyl Alcohol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Squalane • Caprylyl Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Allantoin • Persea Gratissima Oil • N-Butyl Alcohol • Carbomer • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Ceramide 3 • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Phenoxyethanol • Tetrasodium EDTA

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 1.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 3.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Urea

What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.

As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.

Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.

In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.

Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 4.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 8.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 9.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ceramide 3

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide 3 is a form 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 Ceramide NP

Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 10.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 16.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 19.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 23.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Ziaja Med Atopic Face Cream Soothing & Moisturising contains this as ingredient number 26.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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