Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream Versus Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Cream

Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream Versus Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Cream

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Urea to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Glycerin

Methylpropanediol

Glyceryl Behenate

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cetyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate

Sodium Lactate

Dimethicone

Urea

Sodium Hyaluronate

Cholesterol

Linoleic Acid

Ceramide NP

Linolenic Acid

Sodium PCA

Tocopherol

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

PEG-75 Stearate

Xanthan Gum

Ceteth-20

Steareth-20

Polysorbate 60

Sorbitan Isostearate

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Vanillin

Phenylpropanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Lactic Acid

Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Behenate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Dimethicone, Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Linolenic Acid, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vanillin, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Trehalose

Royal Jelly

Dextrin

Copper Tripeptide-1

Polyisobutene

Theobroma Cacao Extract

BHT

Beta-Glucan

Polyacrylate-13

Polysorbate 20

Phenoxyethanol

Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Propanediol

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Adenosine

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Centella Asiatica Extract

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Propolis Extract

Carbomer

Butylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein

1,2-Hexanediol

Cyclohexasiloxane

Tromethamine

Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Trehalose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Royal Jelly, Dextrin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Polyisobutene, Theobroma Cacao Extract, BHT, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Dimethicone, Adenosine, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Propolis Extract, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.

Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.

The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics

There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.

Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.

The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.

This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:

On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.

One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).

Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.

You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.

In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.

Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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