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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cosmedix Emulsion versus SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment .

Published on March 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Emulsion American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

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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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
BHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinButyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCholesteryl Oleyl CarbonateCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCholesteryl StearateCholesteryl NonanoateCetearyl AlcoholDiaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33Caprylyl GlycolLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractGlyceryl StearateCetearyl GlucosideDicaprylyl EtherPolyglyceryl-4 CaprateXanthan GumGluconolactoneLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Citrus Reticulata Peel OilMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractZea Mays Silk ExtractAmino Esters-1Eclipta Prostrata ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit JuiceCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilFructooligosaccharidesOryza Sativa Bran OilThioctic AcidPopulus Tremuloides Bark ExtractSodium HydroxidePhenyl T-ButylnitroneLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerinCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCopper GluconateSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractPyruvic AcidCalcium GluconateCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractOcimum Basilicum Leaf ExtractLawsonia Inermis Leaf ExtractPearl PowderMoringa Oleifera Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilLawsonia Inermis ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractBHAPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLimoneneCitralGeraniolEugenolLinaloolFarnesol

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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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 4.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 9.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
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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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 13.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
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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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 33.

7
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 32.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 36.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Cosmedix Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 54.

SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 43.

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

35% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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