La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask

La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask. This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness. Water Ethylhexyl Palmitate Propanediol Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Sodium Laureth Sulfate Niacinamide Coco-Glucoside Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Zinc PCA Sodium Hydroxide Disodium EDTA Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Niacinamide, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Dipropylene Glycol Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Xanthan Gum Chondrus Crispus Extract Chlorphenesin PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Potassium Chloride 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 These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products. Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture. For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations. The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards. One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'. Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol. Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent. The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is t