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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel versus SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer .

Last updated on April 24, 2024. Published on August 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 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 harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer Indian Brand India
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.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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.

Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

SkinCeuticals Emollience Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

25% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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