Matrix Controller Gel Versus Baxter of California Thickening Style Gel
Updated on March 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe gel, pomade & wax. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Matrix Controller Gel 25 ingredients
Baxter of California Thickening Style Gel 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Matrix Controller Gel 25 ingredients
Baxter of California Thickening Style Gel 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Va Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oleth-20
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCrotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/Va/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Pvp, Vp/Va Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Oleth-20, Carbomer, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/Va/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Oleth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-11
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Citral
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Pvp, Alcohol Denat., Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Oleth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-11, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Parfum, Betula Alba Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Dimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Citral, Caprylyl Glycol, Linalool, Limonene, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, Tocopherol
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