Comparison between La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 [Can] vs. Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 19

1
Water
1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
2
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
2
Butylene Glycol
3
Dimethicone
3
Water
4
Glycerin
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
5
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Panthenol
6
Glycerin
7
Butylene Glycol
7
Propolis Extract
8
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
8
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
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Uniqueness20 out of 23
87.0%
Uniqueness16 out of 19
84.2%

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
3 out of 23
13%
chemical
19 out of 23
83%
natural
11 out of 19
58%
chemical
6 out of 19
32%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Panthenol#6Butylene Glycol#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#21,2-Hexanediol#5Glycerin#6Betaine#9Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#10Allantoin#13
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#12Allantoin#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#8Allantoin#13Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#14

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 [Can] vs. Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel
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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#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#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
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.

Position 3

#3Dimethicone

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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#3Water

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 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
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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#4Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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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#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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