Dry Skin Gel for Face and Body vs Protecting & Repairing Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm — Ingredient Comparison

Bio-Oil

Dry Skin Gel for Face and Body

Body Care · 36 ingredients

Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel is a break-through in hydration. The unique, gel-based formula targets the top layer of skin to restore moisture and soothe dry skin.

L'Occitane

Protecting & Repairing Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm

Body Care · 23 ingredients

A rich hand balm formulated with a high concentration of shea butter, which supplies omega-6 fatty acids to nourish and soften skin while helping to protect it from dehydration. It is vegan and best suited for dry hands in need of intensive moisture.

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At a glance

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Price

$10.49

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$42

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Mineral Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Purcellin Oil Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Shea Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Urea

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

Rosemary Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Lavender Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Chamomile Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Pseudo-Ceramide

A barrier lipid that seals in moisture and repairs the skin barrier.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Shea Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

AHA

Beta-Glucan

A soothing humectant that hydrates and calms reactive skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Soothing

Antioxidant