Be Bodywise 1% Peptide & Ceramide Moisturizer Versus Underated Oil Free Serum Moisturizer

Be Bodywise 1% Peptide & Ceramide Moisturizer Versus Underated Oil Free Serum Moisturizer

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles.

This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Colloidal Oatmeal to balance excess oil and calm redness.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

Ethoxydiglycol

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dimethicone

Arachidyl Alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol

Arachidyl Glucoside

Copper Tripeptide-1

Panthenol

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Lecithin

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Phytosphingosine

Cholesterol

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Carbomer

Xanthan Gum

Tocopheryl Acetate

Allantoin

Hyaluronic Acid

Disodium EDTA

Water, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

Niacinamide 4%

Colloidal Oatmeal 1%

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Heptyl Glucoside

Glyceryl Glucoside

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract

Polyquaternium-39

Sodium Levulinate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide 4%, Colloidal Oatmeal 1%, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Heptyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Polyquaternium-39, Carbomer, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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