Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream Versus Olehenriksen Nurture Me Moisturizing Crème

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream Versus Olehenriksen Nurture Me Moisturizing Crème Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream versus Olehenriksen Nurture Me Moisturizing Crème. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This day moisturizer is formulated around Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Fruit Oil to hydrate skin. Water Squalane Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Isoamyl Laurate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Sorbitan Olivate Cetearyl Olivate Ceramide NP Jojoba Esters Sodium Hyaluronate Euterpe Oleracea Sterols Linoleic Acid Oleic Acid Linolenic Acid Ethyl Linoleate Tocopherol Isoamyl Cocoate Cetyl Palmitate Sorbitan Palmitate Cetearyl Alcohol Ethylhexylglycerin Carbomer Sodium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol Sodium Gluconate Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceramide NP, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ethyl Linoleate, Tocopherol, Isoamyl Cocoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Gluconate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate Se Cyclopentasiloxane Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Cetyl Alcohol Parfum Ceteareth-20 Oenothera Biennis Oil Allantoin Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Panthenol Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Tocopheryl Acetate Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Retinyl Palmitate Citric Acid CI 15985 Ascorbyl Palmitate CI 16035 BHT Benzyl Benzoate Citral Limonene Linalool Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cyclopentasiloxane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Allantoin, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Carbomer, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, CI 15985, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 16035, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool 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. 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. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. 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