Comparison between Curology Acne Body Wash vs. Curology Cream Moisturizer

Curology

Acne Body Wash

Curology

Cream Moisturizer

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18 Ingredients 24

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(2%) Salicylic Acid

Water

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Glycerin

Cetyl Alcohol

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Squalane

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Glycerin

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Dimethicone

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Uniqueness13 out of 18

72.2%

Uniqueness19 out of 24

79.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 18

28%

chemical

11 out of 18

61%

natural

10 out of 24

42%

chemical

12 out of 24

50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#16

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#12Sodium PCA^#16Allantoin^#17

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#17Citric Acid^#23

Detailed view

Curology Acne Body Wash vs. Curology Cream Moisturizer

Position 1

#1(2%) Salicylic Acid

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#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

#2Water

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.

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#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

#3Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#3Cetearyl 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.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

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

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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#4Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

Position 5

#5Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.