Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream versus Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream .
Last updated on April 08, 2024. Published on March 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
Water • Diethylhexyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Sorbitol • Cellulose • Cetyl Dimethicone • Ppg-16 • Perlite • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sarcosine • Polysorbate 80 • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • CI 14700
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Betaine • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Niacinamide • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Parfum • Steareth-21 • Caprylyl Glycol • Cellulose • Mica • CI 77891 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Sodium Citrate • Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Maris Sal • CI 17200
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 TriglycerideBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumBiodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Biodermal Pure Balance Skin Purifying Day Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream 41 ingredients
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