Experiment Beauty Buffer Jelly Barrier Boosting Oil Gel Versus Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Experiment Beauty Buffer Jelly Barrier Boosting Oil Gel 19 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Experiment Beauty Buffer Jelly Barrier Boosting Oil Gel 19 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Petrolatum
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenyl Triacetate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Wax
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Jojoba Esters, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Tocopherol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ceramide NP, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Ethyl Linoleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Wax, Naringenin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid
Petrolatum 45%
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialStearic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
EmollientPetrolatum 45%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Experiment Beauty Buffer Jelly Barrier Boosting Oil Gel 19 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Experiment Beauty Buffer Jelly Barrier Boosting Oil Gel 19 ingredients
I wanted to give this more stars but in all reality it’s just not that special. Do yourself a favor and use jajoba oil for so much less. Does same thing!
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
A good ointment, an AMAZING nail balm!
Originally I bought this product for slugging because I saw it being marketed as less greasy feeling than pure petrolatum, which is true. This product is not as greasy as just putting petrolatum on your face but it still is a little greasy. It worked well enough but it’s still a thick ointment, which isn’t my favorite for putting on my face. HOWEVER, Show more
I've been using this only on my lips for the past 2 months and it's helped with dry chapped lips more than anything else I've tried. I occasionally use it on the backs of my hands too. Haven't used elsewhere on my face because I'm worried it might break me out there.
