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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream versus E45 Dermatological Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema .

Last updated on September 04, 2023. Published on September 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

E45 Dermatological Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema contains this as ingredient number 12.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

E45 Dermatological Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

E45 Dermatological Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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Noone

5 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Good remedy. Advisable not to mix it with other products. I recommend putting it on once a day. It moisturizes and brightens the skin. It's worth...

Good remedy. Advisable not to mix it with other products. I recommend putting it on once a day. It moisturizes and brightens the skin. It's worth the money.

E45 Dermatological Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema 12 ingredients

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