Zitsticka Barrier Boost Slugging Balm Versus Futurewise Slug Balm Moisture-locking Occlusive
Updated on May 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Zitsticka Barrier Boost Slugging Balm 13 ingredients
Futurewise Slug Balm Moisture-locking Occlusive 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Zitsticka Barrier Boost Slugging Balm 13 ingredients
Futurewise Slug Balm Moisture-locking Occlusive 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilBrassica Campestris Sterols isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Hexyldecanol yet.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololWe don't have a description for Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide yet.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Zitsticka Barrier Boost Slugging Balm 13 ingredients
Futurewise Slug Balm Moisture-locking Occlusive 7 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Zitsticka Barrier Boost Slugging Balm 13 ingredients
TL;DR: Tolerated better than Aquaphor. Contains ceramides and billed as non-comedogenic. Not fungal acne safe; a bit pricey.
I tried this after getting a ton of clogged pores on Aquaphor. I have perpetually dry skin from acne medications, so slugging is unfortunately non-negotiable for me. I generally like some of Zitsticka's stuff, so bought this on a whim.
It is somewhat expensive at Show more
