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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion versus Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) .

Published on October 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Body Lotion Brand
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Body Lotion

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

Facial Treatment

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

Price

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Starts at $50.15
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Starts at $17.99

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

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)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
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.

Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

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

18% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
colefam's avatar

colefam

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

I've never had my skin burn
Going on the skin was fine but, within minutes, had super adverse reaction. They indicated this type of reaction could...

I've never had my skin burn
Going on the skin was fine but, within minutes, had super adverse reaction. They indicated this type of reaction could be the result of an open wound. I suffer from eczema so that could be it but I doubt it.

Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) 20 ingredients

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