Prequel Reactive Skin Solutions 5% Ectoin Cream Versus Naturium Barrier Bounce
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Prequel Reactive Skin Solutions 5% Ectoin Cream 19 ingredients
Naturium Barrier Bounce 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Prequel Reactive Skin Solutions 5% Ectoin Cream 19 ingredients
Naturium Barrier Bounce 43 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Triacetin
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ectoin, Urea, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Triacetin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Allantoin, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Urea, Glycerin, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Oleic Acid, Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Carbonate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaWater. 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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