Comparison between Emcure Aqua Oat Cream vs. MSD Emolene Propylene Glycol Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 19

1
Water
1
Lecithin
2
Dimethicone
2
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
3
Mineral Oil
3
Carbomer
4
Glycerin
4
Glycerin
5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
5
Sodium Hydroxide
6
Petrolatum
6
Capric Acid Triglyceride
7
Cresmer Ew
7
Dimethicone
8
Ceteareth-20
8
Squalene
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Uniqueness18 out of 24
75.0%
Uniqueness13 out of 19
68.4%

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
7 out of 24
29%
chemical
15 out of 24
63%
natural
7 out of 19
37%
chemical
8 out of 19
42%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Petrolatum#6Myristyl Myristate#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Stearic Acid#10Glyceryl Stearate SE#12Myristyl Myristate#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Emcure Aqua Oat Cream vs. MSD Emolene Propylene Glycol Cream
Position 1

#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.

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#1Lecithin

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Antioxidants
Softening
Tones up skin
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Lecithin is a great emulsifier. It also has slight antioxidant activity, but it’s not enough if you are looking for a strong and effective anti-oxidant. Our skin cells contain Lecithin and that’s why this component will hardly cause any problems or negative reactions. It soaks in pretty fast and it’s accepted by skin cells very well.

Position 2

#2Dimethicone

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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#2Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Origin: natural
Role: Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Mineral 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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#3Carbomer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Carbomer is used for formulation purposes. It helps to control the viscosity and flow of a product. It’s considered safe but only if it’s well purified. Poorly purified carbomers may contain benzol which may lead to irritation.

Position 4
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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
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.

Position 5

#5Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

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#5Sodium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Sodium Hydroxide is used mostly for formulation purposes. It helps to hold the pH level of a product. It also works as a chemical exfoliator that removes dead cells. Usually concentration of this component is low in skin care products and it’s used mostly for adjusting pH.

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