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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) versus Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion .

Published on June 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Body Lotion South Korean Brand South Korea

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Loved

Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.

When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.

Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 2.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 4.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 6.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-40 Stearate is a waxy solid made up of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier and cleanser. Emulsifiers help oils and water mix.

Stearic acid is a a fatty acid. Therefore, Peg-40 stearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 7.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 11.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 12.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) contains this as ingredient number 13.

Village 11 Factory Relax Day AHA Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

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