Comparison between SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator vs. SkinCeuticals Emollience

Find out which product is better for your skin.

45 Ingredients 34

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
Glycerin
3
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
3
Sesamum Indicum Oil/Sesame Seed Oil
4
Glycerin
4
Propylene Glycol
5
Butylene Glycol
5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
6
Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone
6
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil/Grape Seed Oil
7
Polysilicone-11
7
Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Hips Oil
8
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8
Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
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Uniqueness40 out of 45
88.9%
Uniqueness29 out of 34
85.3%

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 45
22%
chemical
28 out of 45
62%
natural
6 out of 34
18%
chemical
10 out of 34
29%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Butylene Glycol#5Sodium Hyaluronate#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Algin#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Algin#21Citric Acid#37
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#4Palmitic Acid#11Panthenol#15Allantoin#21
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#21Glyceryl Stearate SE#5Stearic Acid#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#21Linalool#32

Detailed view

SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator vs. SkinCeuticals Emollience
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

#2Dimethicone

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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#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

#3Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Anticaking agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Sesamum Indicum Oil/Sesame Seed Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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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#4Propylene 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.

Position 5

#5Butylene 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.

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#5Glyceryl 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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