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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Urban Skin Complexion Protection Moisturizer SPF 30 versus Urban Skin Clear Skin Clarifying Back & Body Spray .

Published on January 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Body Treatment American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Body Treatment

Body treatments are designed to help fix or alleviate skin conditions.

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
spf rating
30
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

PHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Urban Skin Complexion Protection Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Urban Skin Clear Skin Clarifying Back & Body Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Urban Skin Complexion Protection Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Urban Skin Clear Skin Clarifying Back & Body Spray contains this as ingredient number 31.

3
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.

Urban Skin Complexion Protection Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Urban Skin Clear Skin Clarifying Back & Body Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Urban Skin Complexion Protection Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Urban Skin Clear Skin Clarifying Back & Body Spray contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

36% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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