EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex Versus Neutralyze Renewal Complex Acne Moisturizer
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex 44 ingredients
Neutralyze Renewal Complex Acne Moisturizer 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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EltaMD, Inc Barrier Renewal Complex 44 ingredients
Neutralyze Renewal Complex Acne Moisturizer 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract
HumectantActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientBromelain
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ficin
Skin ConditioningGlutamine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicProline
Skin ConditioningBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexadecane
Perfuming
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Eos, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Ceramide EOP, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Squalane, Anhydroxylitol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Polyisobutene, Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Ficin, Glutamine, Biotin, Proline, Behenic Acid, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Hexadecane, Sodium Bisulfite, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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