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Ultra-Rich MoisturizerA face cream built around Ceramide and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair25
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sphingolipids, Squalene, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sphingolipids, Squalene
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Laureth-9, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Trigger Acne9
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sphingolipids, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris9
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Glycine Soja Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Se (in both products)
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Se (in both products)
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Se →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Ceramide AP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide AP →Ceramide EOP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide EOP →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →
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