First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration vs SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6

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SkinCeuticals

A face cream built around Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face cream

22 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

USD 42.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 195.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Shea Butter, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Shea Butter, Squalane

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethyl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
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
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Se
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
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
C12-16 Alcohols
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Maltodextrin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising

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.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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