Comparison between Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque vs. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oatmeal Mask (2021 Reformulation)

Dermalogica

Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Oatmeal Mask (2021 Reformulation)

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49 Ingredients 31

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Colloidal Oatmeal

Glycerin

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Cetyl Alcohol

Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Glycereth-7-Triacetate

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Panthenol

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

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Uniqueness41 out of 49

83.7%

Uniqueness23 out of 31

74.2%

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

10 out of 49

20%

chemical

31 out of 49

63%

natural

15 out of 31

48%

chemical

15 out of 31

48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 12Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Glycerin^#3Panthenol^#8Stearyl Alcohol^#15Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#16Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract^#18Beta Carotene^#25Phospholipids^#26Allantoin^#28Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)^#31Sodium PCA^#38Propylene Glycol^#40

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#28Glyceryl Stearate SE^#9

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#16Allantoin^#28Lactic Acid^#27

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#10

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#23Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#31Glyceryl Stearate SE^#5Ethylhexyl Palmitate^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#31

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Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque vs. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oatmeal Mask (2021 Reformulation)

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

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#2Colloidal Oatmeal

Origin: natural

Role: Abrasive, Bulking agent

Softening

Nutrifying

Rejuvenation

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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

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 Citrate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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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

#5Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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.