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Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer Versus Allies of Skin Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
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Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer Versus Allies of Skin Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm Detailed comparison of Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer versus Allies of Skin Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This barrier-repair night moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. Water Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Caprylate Stearic Acid PEG-8 Octyldodecanol Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate Se PEG-100 Stearate Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Ceramide NP Phytosterols Centella Asiatica Extract Linoleic Acid Echinacea Purpurea Extract Aloe Barbadensis Extract Palmitic Acid Myristic Acid Rosa Centifolia Extract Lactic Acid Linolenic Acid Propanediol Tocopherol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Ethylhexylglycerin Cetyl Alcohol Carbomer Hydroxystearic Acid Aminomethyl Propanol Sodium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol Water, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Caprylate, Stearic Acid, PEG-8, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Linoleic Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Lactic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Hydroxystearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol Glycerin Squalane Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate Sodium Acrylates Copolymer C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Nigella Sativa Seed Oil Isomalt Acacia Senegal Gum Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Canola Oil Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Panthenol Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters Ethyl Macadamiate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Niacinamide Allantoin Bisabolol Hyaluronic Acid Lecithin Hydrolyzed Oat Protein Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters Adenosine Triphosphate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract Phytol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 Xanthan Gum Silica Dextran Zea Mays Starch Sodium Gluconate Cetearyl Alcohol Citric Acid Glyceryl Stearate Pentylene Glycol Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate O-Cymen-5-Ol Potassium Sorbate Salicylic Acid Malic Acid Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Isomalt, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Canola Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Hyaluronic Acid, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Adenosine Triphosphate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxyphenyl Pr Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene 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. 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. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower. It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties. The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength. The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin. Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum. One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil). This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types. On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia