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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion versus Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream .

Published on May 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free body lotions. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Body Lotion American Brand United States
Body Lotion American Brand United States

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dodecane • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Dimethicone • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Cetyl Alcohol • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide Ng • Peg-10 Phytosterol • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Phospholipids • Retinyl Palmitate • Calcium Pantothenate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bisabolol • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tribehenin • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Arginine • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Dimethiconol • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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!

Learn more about Water

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
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.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

Learn more about Bisabolol

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.

The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:

Ginger has no negative side-effects and is safe to use for all skin types. (Be sure to patch test just in case you have a ginger allergy!)

Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.

Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP

Learn more about Ceramide Ng

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
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.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.

11
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.

It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Tribehenin

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

13
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.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Peg-10 Phytosterol.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

Learn more about Polysorbate 60

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dr. Denese SkinScience Body RX Tightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

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39% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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