eb5 EWC Treat Brightening Ingrown Hair Serum Versus Bevel Post-Shave Balm - Tea Tree Oil
Updated on August 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe grooming. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
eb5 EWC Treat Brightening Ingrown Hair Serum 19 ingredients
Bevel Post-Shave Balm 41 ingredients
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eb5 EWC Treat Brightening Ingrown Hair Serum 19 ingredients
Bevel Post-Shave Balm 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Azelaic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sorbic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Bisabolol, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Alcohol, Laureth-4, Stearic Acid, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Parfum
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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Butylene 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.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
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eb5 EWC Treat Brightening Ingrown Hair Serum 19 ingredients
Bevel Post-Shave Balm 41 ingredients
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eb5 EWC Treat Brightening Ingrown Hair Serum 19 ingredients
Bevel Post-Shave Balm 41 ingredients
Great Post shave gel. Helps with bump prevention.
