Prequel Skin Utility Balm Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant Versus First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask

Prequel Skin Utility Balm Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant Versus First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask Detailed comparison of Prequel Skin Utility Balm Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant versus First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask. This barrier-repair treatment is formulated around Dimethicone and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. This calming treatment is formulated around Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin to calm redness and hydrate skin. Dimethicone 5.25% Water Propanediol Cetearyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Undecane Glycerin Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate Isosorbide Dicaprylate Cetearyl Olivate Tridecane Sorbitan Olivate Silica Ceramide NP Cholesterol Phytosphingosine Hydrogenated Lecithin Centella Asiatica Extract Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Hydrogenated Polydecene Xanthan Gum Stearic Acid Sodium Phytate Tocopheryl Acetate Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Lactic Acid Oleic Acid Laureth-8 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylhydroxamic Acid Tocopherol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Sodium Sulfate T-Butyl Alcohol Dimethicone 5.25%, Water, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Undecane, Glycerin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Tridecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Oleic Acid, Laureth-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfate, T-Butyl Alcohol C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Glyceryl Stearate Behenyl Alcohol Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Cocos Nucifera Oil Allantoin Sodium Polyacrylate Pentylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Nicotiana Tabacum Leaf Oil Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Trideceth-6 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Colloidal Oatmeal Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Ascorbyl Palmitate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Olivate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Xanthan Gum, Nicotiana Tabacum Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Ex 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf. In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing. This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin. Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury. Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C. Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base). The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's