Dr.Leo 5% Panthenol Anti-Acne Soothing Water Gel Versus Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel
Updated on April 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr.Leo 5% Panthenol Anti-Acne Soothing Water Gel 33 ingredients
Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
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Dr.Leo 5% Panthenol Anti-Acne Soothing Water Gel 33 ingredients
Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPPG-30
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, PPG-30, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Ectoin, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Erythritol, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cholesterol, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Limonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Euglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Menthyl Lactate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Niacinamide, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene 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.
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Dr.Leo 5% Panthenol Anti-Acne Soothing Water Gel 33 ingredients
Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
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Dr.Leo 5% Panthenol Anti-Acne Soothing Water Gel 33 ingredients
My skin barrier was damaged last December due to the chemicals from hair treatment (both of my cheeks went rough, red and flaky). So I stopped all of my routine skincare as I noticed they made my cheeks even more damaged. I came across this moisturizer while I was searching the internet on how to calm irritated skin with damaged skin barrier. So, I purchased it as I researched that it has the Show more
It's so good for face super light weight and I love it because it has 5x ceramide because I have damage skin barrier and I recommend this
Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
Everything I need as a sensitive/combi skin with fungal acne. A simple moisturizer with skin barrier repair and anti pollution keeping your face clean, gel texture is clear with a light scent (not fragrance). Not brightening or any effects, only repair the skin barrier and moisture perfect with sensitive skin! Or you can combine this with a brightening serum and this one as a duo to brightening Show more
