Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Gel Versus Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Lotion
Updated on June 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Gel 15 ingredients
Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Lotion 14 ingredients
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Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Gel 15 ingredients
Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Lotion 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyundecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane
EmollientMethylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxyundecanoic Acid, Arginine, Zinc Oxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinWe don't have a description for Hydroxyundecanoic Acid yet.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
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.
Learn more about MethylparabenIngredient Ratings
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Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Gel 15 ingredients
Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Lotion 14 ingredients
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Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Gel 15 ingredients
I started using this product because I needed a moisturizer that was alcohol and oil free. It’s not too bad, it can be sticky for a bit after application but it doesn’t stay for long and it absorbs nicely. It also gives me a little bit of stinging sometimes with application (but I’m on Epiduo forte topical gel) and I still have that dry feeling sometimes after application. UPDATE: I am now using Show more
Curel Sebum Trouble Care Moisture Facial Lotion 14 ingredients
As it is advertised for sebum problems i thought it would be a great toner to regulate my oiliness but it doesn’t do anything regarding to that so i would not buy it again
However it does feel hydrating after cleansing and really gentle on the skin
