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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm versus PCA Skin ReBalance .

Published on May 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Night Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $29.50
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Starts at $41.00

Ingredient Info

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PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm 27 ingredients

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

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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PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm 27 ingredients

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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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!

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PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

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PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
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.

PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm 27 ingredients

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

22% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
30% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm 27 ingredients

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

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