The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm Versus Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant
Updated on August 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm 34 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm 34 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Ceramide Ng, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Lauroyl Lysine, Tribehenin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
Petrolatum 45%
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialStearic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
EmollientPetrolatum 45%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.
Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm 34 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Reviews
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The Outset Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm 34 ingredients
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
A good ointment, an AMAZING nail balm!
Originally I bought this product for slugging because I saw it being marketed as less greasy feeling than pure petrolatum, which is true. This product is not as greasy as just putting petrolatum on your face but it still is a little greasy. It worked well enough but it’s still a thick ointment, which isn’t my favorite for putting on my face. HOWEVER, Show more
I've been using this only on my lips for the past 2 months and it's helped with dry chapped lips more than anything else I've tried. I occasionally use it on the backs of my hands too. Haven't used elsewhere on my face because I'm worried it might break me out there.
