ELFORMULA Mugwort Soothing Water Gel Versus IPSA Me Sensitive 3
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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
ELFORMULA Mugwort Soothing Water Gel 20 ingredients
IPSA Me Sensitive 3 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ELFORMULA Mugwort Soothing Water Gel 20 ingredients
IPSA Me Sensitive 3 29 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Water, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantMaltitol
HumectantPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingErythritol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantPotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil
Perfuming
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIron Hydroxide
StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Xylitol, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, PEG-8, Maltitol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Allantoin, Rose Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Triisostearin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Iron Hydroxide, Carbomer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 AllantoinArtemisia Vulgaris Extract is more commonly known as the common mugwort. It has strong antioxidant properties and helps soothe irritation.
Antioxidants protect skin from damage and the signs of aging.
This plant contains the compounds saponins, glycosides, flavanoids, protein, triterpenoids.
The common wugwort has been used in traditional Indian, Chinese, and European medicines to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
Learn more about Artemisia Vulgaris ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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