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Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer Versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer Versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm Detailed comparison of Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 an

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Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer Versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm Detailed comparison of Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles. This barrier-repair overnight mask is formulated around Colloidal Oatmeal and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. Water Glycerin Dimethicone Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Squalane Glyceryl Stearate Cetyl Alcohol Niacinamide Stearyl Alcohol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Pantolactone Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract Dunaliella Salina Extract Sodium Hyaluronate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Panthenol Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil Honokiol Magnolol Palmitic Acid Sorbitan Oleate Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Hydroxyacetophenone Stearic Acid Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate 1,2-Hexanediol Boron Nitride Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Isohexadecane Butylene Glycol Chlorphenesin Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tocopheryl Acetate Polysorbate 80 Sorbitan Palmitate Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Benzoate Carbomer Sodium Lactate Phenoxyethanol Polysorbate 20 Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Sorbate Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pantolactone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Honokiol, Magnolol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearic Acid, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate Propanediol Cetearyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Undecane Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate Cetearyl Olivate Tridecane Sorbitan Olivate Althaea Officinalis Root Colloidal Oatmeal Centella Asiatica Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Silybum Marianum Seed Oil Allantoin Bisabolol Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Fructooligosaccharides Beta Vulgaris Root Extract Nigella Sativa Seed Oil Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil Oenothera Biennis Oil Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Xanthan Gum Sodium Phytate Potassium Lactate Lactic Acid Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Eclipta Prostrata Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Tocopherol Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Amber Powder Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract Glycolic Acid Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Water, Propanediol, These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. 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. Topical