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“AUTHENTIC BARRIER CREAM BALM”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
“Encapsulated Vegan Ceramides and Organic Glycerin deeply penetrate 10 layers of skin to create a healing layer that binds and moisturizes, while Alpha Bisabolol imparts medicinal properties to brighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.”
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA 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 npA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilAn emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractWater, Citrus junos fruit water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Arachidyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Glyceryl caprylate, Bisabolol, Sorbitan palmitate, Arachidyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Propanediol, Polyglutamic acid, Oenothera biennis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Glucose, Citric acid, Artemisia annua extract, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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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.
| PURE'AMAUTHENTIC BARRIER CREAM BALMYOUR PRODUCT | OLIVARRIERComfort Barrier Cream | Skin+MeSoothe + Smooth Rich Moisturiser | DR. JETSKE ULTEERepair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 62% | 60% |
| Price | $36.99 | $12.48−$24.51 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 17 of 17 | 7 of 17 | 7 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Ceramide Eop | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "PURE'AM - AUTHENTIC BARRIER CREAM BALM" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. PURE'AM - AUTHENTIC BARRIER CREAM BALM ticks this box. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, phytosphingosine, oenothera biennis oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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