Boots Skin Edit Moisturising Cleansing Butter Versus Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion
Updated on August 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both makeup removers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Boots Skin Edit Moisturising Cleansing Butter 20 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Boots Skin Edit Moisturising Cleansing Butter 20 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, CI 19140, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Methylparaben, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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