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BABOR Power Serum Ampoules Ceramide Serum
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BABOR Power Serum Ampoules Ceramide Serum

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine + 3 more
Works well
What the product description says
“It strengthens the skin’s natural barrier and effectively protects the skin against moisture loss and environmental factors.”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cholesterol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~1.5–2.3%
PhytosphingosineHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect~1.1–1.7%
Ceramide apHeroEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.55–1.35%
Ceramide eopHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.05–0.25%
CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3–4.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.7–4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
The closest match we found
2% HYALURONIC ACID + 3% CERAMIDE COMPLEX BOOSTER
Balance Active Formula 2% HYALURONIC ACID + 3% CERAMIDE COMPLEX BOOSTER
Closest match68% match
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~3–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ceramide np~1.5–2.3%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Phytosphingosine~1.1–1.7%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Ceramide ap~0.55–1.35%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

More about Ceramide ap
Cholesterol~0.5–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Carbomer~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ceramide eop~0.05–0.25%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

More about Ceramide eop
Ingredient list view

Water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide ap, Cholesterol, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Ceramide eop

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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BABORPower Serum Ampoules Ceramide SerumYOUR PRODUCTBalance Active Formula2% HYALURONIC ACID + 3% CERAMIDE COMPLEX BOOSTERSimply PureSuperdrug Simply Pure Hydrating SerumPriceline5 Ceramide Complex Intense Hydration Serum
Match—68%67%67%
Price——$4.66—
Shared key ingredients—5 of 55 of 55 of 5
Key difference—PanthenolLactic AcidCeramide As
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systemsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory propertiesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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