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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer versus The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer .

Last updated on November 13, 2023. Published on November 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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General Moisturizer Indian Brand India
General Moisturizer Indian Brand India

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
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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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The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer 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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The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

The Formula rx Barrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

The Formula rx Malazia Hydra Veil Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

54% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
60% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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