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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion versus Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin .

Published on February 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and 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

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

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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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

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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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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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Ammonium Lactate.

Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Steareth-21.

Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.

As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.

Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Emulsifying

Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.

The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.

Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

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
45% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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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.

Amlactin Rapid Relief Restoring Body Lotion with Ceramides, Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin 22 ingredients

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