First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Barriair cream Versus Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Barriair cream Versus Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer Detailed comparison of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Barriair cream versus Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer EU. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Ceramide Ng and Linoleic Acid to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. This moisturizer is formulated around Potassium PCA and Magnesium PCA to hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Propanediol Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polymethyl Methacrylate Oxygen Ceramide Ng Linoleic Acid Linolenic Acid Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Colloidal Oatmeal Caprylyl Glycol Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Cholesterol Polyglucuronic Acid Cetyl Alcohol Sodium Polyacrylate Starch Stearic Acid Dipropylene Glycol Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Sodium Polyacrylate Polypropylene Polysorbate 80 Steareth-30 Lecithin Ethylhexylglycerin Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Phenoxyethanol Perfluorohexane Chlorphenesin Perfluoromethylcyclopentane Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Oxygen, Ceramide Ng, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cholesterol, Polyglucuronic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Stearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polypropylene, Polysorbate 80, Steareth-30, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Perfluorohexane, Chlorphenesin, Perfluoromethylcyclopentane, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Isohexadecane Potassium PCA Magnesium PCA Calcium PCA Ethylhexyl Olivate Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Laminaria Saccharina Extract Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract Squalane Ceramide EOP Ceramide AP Ceramide NP Pisum Sativum Extract Phytosphingosine Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Creatine Bisabolol Sorbitol Inositol Xylitol Sodium Levulinate Behenyl Behenate Tribehenin Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Xanthan Gum Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Carbomer Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Potassium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Calcium PCA, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Squalane, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Pisum Sativum Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Acetyl Hexa These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Cholesterol is a lipid that is naturally found in human skin and is one of the three key components of your skin barrier. In skincare, it is an emollient and barrier-repairing ingredient. It works by fitting directly into the lipid layers of skin to help restore structure and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This is a great ingredient for dry, compromised, or aging skin; our skin starts to produce less cholesterol with age. Research shows cholesterol works best in combination with ceramides and fatty acids, the other two major components in your skin barrier. Cholesterol is also a well-establish penetration enhancer and can help other actives absorb more effectively. Cosmetic-grade cholesterol is usually derived from lanolin but plant and synthetic options also exist. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about their source of cholesterol. 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostl