Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid versus Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser .
Published on November 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid 23 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid 23 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid 23 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Urea • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Panthenol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Decylene Glycol • Potassium Lactate • Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate • Titanium Dioxide • Silver Chloride • Propylene Glycol
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cyclopentasiloxane • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Panthenol • Xylitylglucoside • Polysilicone-11 • Stearic Acid • Anhydroxylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xylitol • Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAltruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid 23 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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Altruist Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid 23 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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