Comparison between Skin1004 Madagascar Soothing Gel Cream vs. Isntree Green Tea Fresh Face Emulsion

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35 Ingredients 25

1
1,2-Hexanediol
1
Water
2
C12-14 Pareth-12
2
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
3
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
3
Propanediol
4
Dextrin
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Disodium EDTA
5
Glycerin
6
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
6
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
7
Dipropylene Glycol
7
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
8
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
8
PEG-8 Beeswax
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Uniqueness25 out of 35
71.4%
Uniqueness15 out of 25
60.0%

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
10 out of 35
29%
chemical
19 out of 35
54%
natural
15 out of 25
60%
chemical
10 out of 25
40%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#1Beta-Glucan#10Butylene Glycol#20Sodium Hyaluronate#21Glycerin#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract#25
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract#15Allantoin#17Beta-Glucan#181,2-Hexanediol#24
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#2Allantoin#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#17

Detailed view

Skin1004 Madagascar Soothing Gel Cream vs. Isntree Green Tea Fresh Face Emulsion
Position 1

#11,2-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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#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

#2C12-14 Pareth-12

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Anticellulite
Antiviral
Tones up skin
Hair strengthening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.

Position 3

#3C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Propanediol

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.

Position 4

#4Dextrin

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 5

#5Disodium EDTA

Origin: chemical
Role: Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.

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#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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