HELIOCARE Color Gelcream Light SPF50 Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
HELIOCARE Color Gelcream Light SPF50 41 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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HELIOCARE Color Gelcream Light SPF50 41 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientCeteareth-25
CleansingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Callus
Antimicrobial
Manganese Dioxide
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventBHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, CI 77891, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polysilicone-15, Titanium Dioxide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Myristyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ceteareth-25, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Myristyl Glucoside, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, CI 77491, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77015, Camellia Sinensis Callus, Manganese Dioxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, BHT, Linalool, Limonene
Colloidal Oatmeal 0.5%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Colloidal Oatmeal 0.5%, Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 BenzoateCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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!
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HELIOCARE Color Gelcream Light SPF50 41 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration 23 ingredients
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