Comparison between Amlactin Ultra Smoothing Intensely Hydrating Cream vs. Cetaphil Daily Smoothing Moisturizer For Rough And Bumpy Skin

Find out which product is better for your skin.

16 Ingredients 16

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ammonium Lactate
2
Urea
3
Sodium Lactate
3
Cetyl Lactate
4
Potassium Lactate
4
Myristyl Lactate
5
Mineral Oil
5
Glycerin
6
Petrolatum
6
Propylene Glycol
7
Emulsifying Wax
7
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
8
Glycerin
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Uniqueness11 out of 16
68.8%
Uniqueness11 out of 16
68.8%

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
5 out of 16
31%
chemical
9 out of 16
56%
natural
5 out of 16
31%
chemical
11 out of 16
69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Sodium Lactate#3Glycerin#8Propylene Glycol#9Sodium Lactate#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Petrolatum#6Stearic Acid#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Propylene Glycol#6Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Myristyl Lactate#4Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#7Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#7

Detailed view

Amlactin Ultra Smoothing Intensely Hydrating Cream vs. Cetaphil Daily Smoothing Moisturizer For Rough And Bumpy Skin
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

#2Ammonium Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Urea

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Humectant
Moisturizing
Soothing
Regeneration
Protection
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Sodium Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
Moisturizing
Soothing
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium Lactate is very effective for recovering the natural lipid layer of the skin. It’s safe and doesn’t provoke negative reactions. It provides a strong moisturizing effect. It’s a nice soothing ingredient.

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#3Cetyl Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Potassium Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Myristyl Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 5

#5Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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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