Mixa Moisturizing Cream Anti-Redness Versus Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mixa Moisturizing Cream Anti-Redness 14 ingredients
Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer 23 ingredients
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Mixa Moisturizing Cream Anti-Redness 14 ingredients
Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer 23 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
C8-9 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAzulene
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingCollagen
Moisturising
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Isocetyl Stearate, C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitan Tristearate, Polyacrylamide, C8-9 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Azulene, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Collagen, Propylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Sorbitan Tristearate yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Mixa Moisturizing Cream Anti-Redness 14 ingredients
Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Mixa Moisturizing Cream Anti-Redness 14 ingredients
I have mixed (oily forehead, dry cheeks) and sensitive skin. The cream works very well to calm the redness and hydrate. Applied in a small enough quantity, it didn't worsen my oily skin (but if I apply a thicker layer it clogs my pores).
