Comparison between Zo Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum vs. SkinBetter Alto Advanced Defense And Repair Serum

Zo Skin Health

Illuminating Aox Serum

SkinBetter

Alto Advanced Defense And Repair Serum

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49 Ingredients 71

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Water

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Dimethicone

Ethylhexyl Olivate

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Chlorogenic Acids

Pentylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Cetyl Alcohol

Lauryl Lactate

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Uniqueness36 out of 49

73.5%

Uniqueness58 out of 71

81.7%

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

12 out of 49

24%

chemical

30 out of 49

61%

natural

21 out of 71

30%

chemical

33 out of 71

46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#10Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)^#20Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#211,2-Hexanediol^#28Beta-Glucan^#29

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#48Limonene^#47

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract^#19Tocopherol^#41Sodium PCA^#46Glycerin^#49

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#18

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#68

Detailed view

Zo Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum vs. SkinBetter Alto Advanced Defense And Repair Serum

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

#2Cetearyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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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

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

#3Butylene 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.

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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

#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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#4Ethylhexyl Olivate

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 5

#5PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.