Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer Versus Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer versus Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser

General Moisturizer Indonesian Brand

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer 21 ingredients

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser 27 ingredients

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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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer 21 ingredients

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer 21 ingredients

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser 27 ingredients

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Propanediol • Allantoin • Polysorbate 20 • Chlorphenesin • Carbomer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cyclodextrin • Pisum Sativum Extract • Parfum • Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract

Water • Glycerin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Dimethicone • Cetyl Palmitate • Cetyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Potassium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bisabolol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Pantolactone • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Potassium Carbonate • Pentylene Glycol • Urea • Lactic Acid • Sodium Lactate • Serine • Sorbitol • Sodium Chloride • Allantoin

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.

One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.

This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 27.

Carbomer

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.

Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Disodium EDTA

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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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Potassium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.

Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.

Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.

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Emina Natura Pal Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.

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