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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream versus Vaseline Clinical Care Rough Hands Rescue Hand Cream .

Published on February 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both hand cream. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Hand Cream American Brand United States
Hand Cream American Brand United States

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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!

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Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Vaseline Clinical Care Rough Hands Rescue Hand 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.

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Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Vaseline Clinical Care Rough Hands Rescue Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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 Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Vaseline Clinical Care Rough Hands Rescue Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Vaseline Clinical Care Rough Hands Rescue Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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 Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Vaseline Clinical Care Rough Hands Rescue Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

39% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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