Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex Versus Proactiv Complexion Perfecting Hydrator
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
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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Ingredient Info
Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex 17 ingredients
Proactiv Complexion Perfecting Hydrator 38 ingredients
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Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex 17 ingredients
Proactiv Complexion Perfecting Hydrator 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Acrylamides Copolymer
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingCucurbita Pepo
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientWater, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Acrylamides Copolymer, Oleth-10, Cucurbita Pepo, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 85, Caffeine, Sucrose, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPPG-5-Laureth-5
EmollientPolyquaternium-11
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Kojic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Squalane, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, PPG-5-Laureth-5, Polyquaternium-11, Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 60, Hexylene Glycol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, 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 WaterDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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