Comparison between Osmosis +Beauty Remedy - Healing Balm vs. E.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide

Find out which product is better for your skin.

34 Ingredients 20

1
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
1
Water
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
2
Butylene Glycol
3
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
3
Glycerin
4
Squalane
4
Niacinamide
5
Water
5
PEG-150 Distearate
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Polysorbate 80
7
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
7
Tocopherol
8
Coconut Alkanes
8
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
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Uniqueness32 out of 34
94.1%
Uniqueness18 out of 20
90.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Yes
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
20 out of 34
59%
chemical
9 out of 34
26%
natural
4 out of 20
20%
chemical
12 out of 20
60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Glycerin#9Panthenol#24Alcohol Denatured#29Alcohol Denatured#30
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#21Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#22Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#28Coconut Alkanes#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#22
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#3Tocopherol#7Sodium Hyaluronate#91,2-Hexanediol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Osmosis +Beauty Remedy - Healing Balm vs. E.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
Position 1

#1Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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

#2Butyrospermum 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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#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

#3Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#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
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 4

#4Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

Position 5

#5Water

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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#5PEG-150 Distearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
PEG
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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