Superdrug Me+ Niacinamide Moisturiser Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oil-Control Moisturizer

Superdrug Me+ Niacinamide Moisturiser Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oil-Control Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Superdrug Me+ Niacinamide Moisturiser versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oil-Control Moisturizer. This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Squalane to balance excess oil and strengthen the skin barrier. This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Avena Sativa Kernel Extract to balance excess oil and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Niacinamide Squalane Panthenol Glycerin Isoamyl Laurate Propanediol Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Phenoxyethanol Lecithin Carbomer Tocopheryl Acetate Sodium Hyaluronate Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Hydroxide Citric Acid Water, Niacinamide, Squalane, Panthenol, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Nylon-12 Acrylates Crosspolymer Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract Oleanolic Acid Sorbitan Isostearate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Hydrogenated Polydecene 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate 1,2-Hexanediol Polysilicone-11 Polysorbate 60 Sodium Caprylate Laureth-8 Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Nylon-12, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycerin, Oleanolic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Caprylate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Laureth-8, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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. 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 (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. The