Comparison between Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% vs. Face Reality Sulfur Spot Treatment

Naturium

Sulfur Spot Treatment 8%

Face Reality

Sulfur Spot Treatment

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 15

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Sulfur

Water

Kaolin

Butylene Glycol

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Acacia Senegal Gum

Propanediol

Carbomer

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Niacinamide

Bisabolol (L-Alpha)

Acacia Senegal Gum

Allantoin

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Uniqueness18 out of 24

75.0%

Uniqueness9 out of 15

60.0%

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

11 out of 24

46%

chemical

12 out of 24

50%

natural

4 out of 15

27%

chemical

8 out of 15

53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#101,2-Hexanediol^#20Tocopherol^#24

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#6

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#15

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Allantoin^#8Glycerin^#9

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#8

Detailed view

Naturium Sulfur Spot Treatment 8% vs. Face Reality Sulfur Spot Treatment

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Sulfur

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Antiseborrhoeic, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning

Acne fighting

Anti dandruff

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 2

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 3

#3Kaolin

Origin: natural

Role: Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent

Cleansing

Soothing

Lightening

Lifting

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#3Butylene 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.

Position 4

#4Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Origin: chemical

Role: Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#4Acacia Senegal Gum

Origin: natural

Role: Binding, Film former, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#5Carbomer

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.