Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel Versus Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream
Updated on February 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel 26 ingredients
Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream 44 ingredients
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Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel 26 ingredients
Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream 44 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract 80%
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract 80%, Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Calamine
AbsorbentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentBoron Nitride
AbsorbentC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Glycerin, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Calamine, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Boron Nitride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Phytosterols, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Ceramide 3, Water, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Santalum Album Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel 26 ingredients
Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream 44 ingredients
