Comparison between Alastin Skincare Ultra Light Moisturizer vs. SkinBetter Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment

Find out which product is better for your skin.

41 Ingredients 44

1
Water
1
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Glycerin
3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Cholesterol
5
Dimethicone
5
Glycerin
6
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
6
Hydroxyethyl Urea
7
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
7
Butylene Glycol
8
Ceramide Np
8
Sodium Lactate
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Uniqueness29 out of 41
70.7%
Uniqueness32 out of 44
72.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
14 out of 41
34%
chemical
19 out of 41
46%
natural
15 out of 44
34%
chemical
22 out of 44
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Tocopherol#17Betaine#20Panthenol#21
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#41
Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Butylene Glycol#7Sodium Lactate#8Sodium PCA#10Sodium Hyaluronate#18Caffeine#27Tocopherol#29
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#28Glyceryl Stearate SE#3
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#28Lactic Acid#44

Detailed view

Alastin Skincare Ultra Light Moisturizer vs. SkinBetter Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

Position 4

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#4Cholesterol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Stabilising, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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