Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream Versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream

Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream Versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream Detailed comparison of Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream. This calming night moisturizer is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Beta-Glucan to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Beta-Glucan Gluconolactone Levulinic Acid Sodium Levulinate Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract Glyceryl Caprylate Tocopherol Cetearyl Olivate Sclerotium Gum Xanthan Gum Tribehenin Maltodextrin Sorbitan Olivate Sodium Gluconate Citric Acid Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Sorbic Acid Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Gluconolactone, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tribehenin, Maltodextrin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Olus Oil Cetyl Lactate Propanediol C12-16 Alcohols Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters Palmitic Acid Hydrogenated Lecithin Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer Squalene Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate Glycine Soja Extract Pentylene Glycol Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Chondrus Crispus Extract Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Helianthus Annuus Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Phytosteryl Macadamiate Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Phytosterols Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Phenethyl Alcohol Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olus Oil, Cetyl Lactate, Propanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Squalene, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Glycine Soja Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosterols, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Gluconolactone, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol 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. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs. When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin. PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to thei