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Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask Versus Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask Versus Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness. This calming moisturizer is for

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask Versus Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Propolis Extract to calm redness and hydrate skin.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Dipropylene Glycol

Propanediol

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Xanthan Gum

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Chlorphenesin

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Chloride

Parfum

Disodium EDTA

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Sucrose Cocoate

Tocopherol

Blue 1 Lake

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Blue 1 Lake

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 80%

Propolis Extract

Pentylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Betaine

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Allantoin

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Arginine

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 80%, Propolis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Water, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine

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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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 031,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
  4. 04It is a:
  5. 05Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  6. 06Emollient, helping to soften skin
  7. 07Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  8. 08Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
  9. 09Calcium chloride is a white, odorless, crystalline solid. It is an astringent and can be used to change the viscosity of products.
  10. 10This ingredient is highly soluble in water, acetic acid, and ethanol.
  11. 11There are many forms of this ingredient, including monohydrate, dihydrate, tetrahydrate, and hexahydrate.
  12. 12Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
  13. 13Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
  14. 14Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
  15. 15Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
  16. 16Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
  17. 17Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
  18. 18Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
  19. 19Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  20. 20Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
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