Skin Physics Facial Sculpting Gel Versus Rodial Sculpting Gel
Updated on August 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Skin Physics Facial Sculpting Gel 24 ingredients
Rodial Sculpting Gel 32 ingredients
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Skin Physics Facial Sculpting Gel 24 ingredients
Rodial Sculpting Gel 32 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPlanktonic Exopolysaccharide 3
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Calcium Ketogluconate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAcetyl Hexapeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbic Acid
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingErythritol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Butylene Glycol, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Planktonic Exopolysaccharide 3, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Polysilicone-11, Calcium Ketogluconate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-38, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Erythritol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCroton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningAcinos Alpinus Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Laureth-4, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Acinos Alpinus Extract, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Dehydroacetic Acid, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone 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 DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideC13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
We don't have a description for Croton Lechleri Resin Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11 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.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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