Le Mieux Essence Moisturizer Versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer

Le Mieux Essence Moisturizer Versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer

This hydrating emulsion is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate

Oryza Sativa Bran Water

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide NP

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Phospholipids

Soluble Collagen

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Superoxide Dismutase

Beta-Glucan

Sodium PCA

Chitosan

Pullulan

Sorbitol

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Camellia Sinensis Catechins

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Undecylenoyl Glycine

Capryloyl Glycine

Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phospholipids, Soluble Collagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Superoxide Dismutase, Beta-Glucan, Sodium PCA, Chitosan, Pullulan, Sorbitol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine

Water

C13-15 Alkane

Squalane

Propanediol

Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate

Bisabolol

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Glycerin

Magnesium Sulfate

Panthenol

Glyceryl Behenate

1,2-Hexanediol

Butylene Glycol

Heptapeptide-7

Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate

Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76

Ceramide AP

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Allantoin

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Arginine

Glycosphingolipids

Phytosphingosine

Cholesterol

Tetraacetylphytosphingosine

Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate

Stearic Acid

Cetearyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Glucoside

Glyceryl Stearate

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Lecithin

Xanthan Gum

Tocopherol

Carnosine

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Citric Acid

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Mica

Triethyl Citrate

Zinc Stearate

Gluconolactone

Calcium Gluconate

Hydroxyacetophenone

Water, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Bisabolol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Behenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Heptapeptide-7, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Arginine, Glycosphingolipids, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Mica, Triethyl Citrate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone

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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.

Ceramide EOP is formally known as Ceramide 1.

It is naturally found in skin and part of the intercellular "mortar" holding everything together in your outermost layer.

EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

What makes Ceramide EOP special is its ultra-long fatty acid chain; this unique structure allows it to bridge the lipid layers in your skin barrier to prevent water loss (something no other ceramide can do).

Low levels of Ceramide EOP have been found in people with eczema and psoriasis.

Using it together with other ceramides, cholesterol, and linoleic acid have been shown to meaningfully improve hydration and reduce water loss.

In one clinical study, a regimen using Ceramide EOP, NP, and AP led to significant symptom improvements in patients with eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin in just 4 weeks.

You'll usually see concentrations between 0.1-0.5% in formulations. Overall, this is a well-tolerated and safe ingredient for cosmetic use.

Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.

Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.

This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.

A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.

Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.

Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.

Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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