Urban Skin Even Tone Smoothing Body Treatment Versus Alpha Skin Care Renewal Body Lotion With 12% Glycolic AHA
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Urban Skin Even Tone Smoothing Body Treatment 31 ingredients
Alpha Skin Care Renewal Body Lotion With 12% Glycolic AHA 17 ingredients
About this product
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Urban Skin Even Tone Smoothing Body Treatment 31 ingredients
Alpha Skin Care Renewal Body Lotion With 12% Glycolic AHA 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylamide
Isododecane
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Isododecane, Squalane, Alpha-Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutathione, Lactic Acid, Laureth-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Propyl Gallate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidWe don't have a description for Ammonium Hydroxide yet.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIngredient Ratings
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