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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer versus DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 .

Published on July 16, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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
spf rating
46

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

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Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 17.

5

This helper ingredient is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is created from coconut alcohol.

Surfactants help reduce surface tension while emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating.

Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

32% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Biore Clean Detox Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 21 ingredients

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Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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xena

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

my go to SPF in the morning! very soft and doesn’t make me greasy as the day progresses. I definitely prefer this over the “physical” version.

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