Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask versus Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash .
Published on March 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Wash Off Mask
Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask 13 ingredients
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask 13 ingredients
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask 13 ingredients
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Decyl Glucoside • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask 13 ingredients
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Gel Facial Mask 13 ingredients
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
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