Comparison between Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Moisturiser vs. Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 30

1
Water
1
Water
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
2
Glycerin
3
Propylene Glycol
3
Mineral Oil
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
5
Glycerin
5
Cetyl Palmitate
6
Nylon-12
6
Dimethicone
7
Dimethicone
7
Panthenol
8
Panthenol
8
Tocopheryl Acetate
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Uniqueness19 out of 28
67.9%
Uniqueness21 out of 30
70.0%

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 28
25%
chemical
19 out of 28
68%
natural
11 out of 30
37%
chemical
16 out of 30
53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#3Glycerin#5Panthenol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#26Glyceryl Stearate SE#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#24Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#26
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Panthenol#7Sodium Lactate#13Allantoin#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Allantoin#18Titanium Dioxide#30Lactic Acid#14

Detailed view

Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Moisturiser vs. Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer
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

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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#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
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

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#3Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
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.

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#4Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Glycerin

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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#5Cetyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Softening
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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