Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator Versus Orbis Aqua Peeling Gel
Updated on April 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 5 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
Orbis Aqua Peeling Gel 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
Orbis Aqua Peeling Gel 11 ingredients
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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.
Steartrimonium Bromide is a preservative.
We don't have a description for Dicocodimonium Chloride yet.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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!
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Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
Orbis Aqua Peeling Gel 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
i don’t really know if it’s good for oily skin or not i haven’t seen a change and the app says it’s a bad match for me
HOWEVER it’s a very gentle cleanser which leaves the skin feeling so smooth
i have used it even when my skin barrier was really damaged and it didn’t make it worse at all so it says it’s a irritating exfoliator which i do not agree with, it doesn’t leave my skin red when almost Show more
