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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel versus SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on November 19, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel 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.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

20% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel 25 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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wthtay

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

Really soothing
It's really calming and soothing, good to apply when your skin is too sensitive or if you've got your skin barrier damaged

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel 4 ingredients

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