Dermacol Acneclear Moisturizing Gel-Cream Versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer

Dermacol Acneclear Moisturizing Gel-Cream Versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Dermacol Acneclear Moisturizing Gel-Cream versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer. This acne moisturizer is formulated around Zinc PCA and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin. Water Persea Gratissima Oil Propylene Glycol Diethylhexylcyclohexane Polyacrylamide C13-14 Isoparaffin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Zinc PCA Laureth-7 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Sodium Hyaluronate Octyldodecanol Dimethicone Ascorbyl Palmitate Glyceryl Stearate Citric Acid Disodium EDTA BHT Sodium Hydroxide Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Methylparaben Ethylparaben Limonene Parfum Water, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propylene Glycol, Diethylhexylcyclohexane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc PCA, Laureth-7, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Limonene, Parfum Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetearyl Alcohol Cocos Nucifera Oil Stearic Acid Carbomer Niacinamide Panthenol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Tocopheryl Acetate Lecithin Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tocopherol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid. It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water. As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate. Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited. Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like: Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2. It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and other ingredients all play a role in how something actually behaves on your skin. Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent. This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products. As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products. The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive. This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen. It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products. Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concer