Comparison between Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% UREA BODY CREAM vs. Eucerin Urearepair Plus 5% Urea Hand Cream

Eucerin

UreaRepair PLUS 5% UREA BODY CREAM

Eucerin

Urearepair Plus 5% Urea Hand Cream

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28 Ingredients 27

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Water

Glycerin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Urea

Dibutyl Adipate

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Stearyl Alcohol

Octyldodecanol

Dicaprylyl Ether

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Uniqueness6 out of 28

21.4%

Uniqueness4 out of 27

14.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

12 out of 28

43%

chemical

14 out of 28

50%

natural

10 out of 27

37%

chemical

15 out of 27

56%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Sodium Lactate^#9Sodium PCA^#14Glycine^#19

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#10Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lactic Acid^#12

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Stearyl Alcohol^#6Sodium Lactate^#9Sodium PCA^#15Glycine^#20

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#5Glyceryl Stearate SE^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lactic Acid^#13

Detailed view

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% UREA BODY CREAM vs. Eucerin Urearepair Plus 5% Urea Hand Cream

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.

#2Glycerin

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.

Position 3

#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.

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#3Urea

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Humectant

Moisturizing

Soothing

Regeneration

Protection

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 4

#4Urea

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Humectant

Moisturizing

Soothing

Regeneration

Protection

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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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.