Comparison between Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel vs. Mentholatum Acnes Oil-control Moisturiser

Skintific

5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel

Mentholatum Acnes

Oil-control Moisturiser

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43 Ingredients 48

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Polysorbate-60

Propylene Glycol

Dimethicone

1,2-Hexanediol

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer

Hydroxyacetophenone

Silica

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Uniqueness34 out of 43

79.1%

Uniqueness39 out of 48

81.3%

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

14 out of 43

33%

chemical

21 out of 43

49%

natural

17 out of 48

35%

chemical

29 out of 48

60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Glycerin^#5Propylene Glycol^#61,2-Hexanediol^#7Panthenol^#12Allantoin^#15Sodium Hyaluronate^#25

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Allantoin^#15Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract^#29

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#15

Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#4Glycerin^#12Betaine^#16Propylene Glycol^#18Beta-Glucan^#35Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#44Alcohol Denatured^#24

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#34Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract^#19

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#44Salicylic Acid^#34Citric Acid^#36

Detailed view

Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel vs. Mentholatum Acnes Oil-control Moisturiser

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

#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

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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#2Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 3

#3Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#3Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#4Dimethicone

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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#4Butylene 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

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 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

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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#5Polysorbate-60

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Soothing

Antiseptic

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate-60 is an emulsifier, foam stabilizer, and surfactant. It’s considered to be safe but if the product contains PEG ingredients, Polysorbate may produce 1,4-Dioxane which can be harmful to your health.