SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque Versus Therabody Theraface Conductive Gel
Updated on September 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque 31 ingredients
Therabody Theraface Conductive Gel 5 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque 31 ingredients
Therabody Theraface Conductive Gel 5 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Grandis Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantToluene Sulfonic Acid
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-8, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Grandis Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Toluene Sulfonic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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