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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer versus Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free .

Published on February 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens and silicones

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Starts at $14.87
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Starts at $16.96

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

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand.

Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.

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Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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.

Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 22.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Curel Itch Defence Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Lotion Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

37% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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