Prequel Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant Versus Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Prequel Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 17 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
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Prequel Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 17 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin 20%
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenyl Triacetate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningC15-23 Alkane
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin 20%, Water, Dimethicone, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenyl Triacetate, Niacinamide, Naringenin, C15-23 Alkane, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredient Ratings
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Prequel Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 17 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Reviews
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Prequel Skin Utility Gel Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 17 ingredients
I don’t usually do well with silicones but this product doesn’t seem to bother me. I have no idea why. I use a very strong retinoid (tazortene) every night and needed something to help repair my barrier. There are not a lot of products available to help with barrier repair that are FA safe. I’ve tried a lot and after using this for months now, I think I’ve settled on this one. This definitely Show more
Originally bought as a multi use hydration serum for my eyes and lips, but it definitely tastes and smells weird if you put it near your lips!
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Petroleum Jelly is one product I believe is quite underrated in the general skincare community due to hasty generalizations about its safety. Petroleum jelly is composed of mineral oils and waxes (i.e., paraffin wax) which can be generalized as mostly long-chain hydrocarbons that act as a hydrophobic (water repellent) occlusive to the skin. Occlusive ingredients such as petroleum jelly are very Show more
I love this for slugging. I have combo skin, but this doesn’t clog my pores. My skin feels plump the next morning and I notice my closed comedones getting flatter the more I slug. I also use this for any scratches or open wounds as a barrier to help them heal faster. It’s amazing how such a simple and inexpensive product can do so much!
