Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer Versus Dr. Denese SkinScience Advanced SPF 30 Defense Day Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Advanced SPF 30 Defense Day Cream 54 ingredients
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Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Advanced SPF 30 Defense Day Cream 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientGlucose
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Succinate
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Oleyl Erucate, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Glucose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Squalane, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingPolysilicone-11
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Coconut Alkanes, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Montmorillonite, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Phospholipids, Melanin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 AcetatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Advanced SPF 30 Defense Day Cream 54 ingredients
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Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Burns my face and broke me out
Did the job when it comes to moisturizing/hydrating! I bought this product when I found it at a discounted price and knew I wanted to give the brand a try after seeing it on social media so much. I’m not sure if ‘Bubble’ is considered a brand for younger people?? Either way, I’m not sure how I feel about the dispenser. I appreciate that it kinda helps determine a decent amount to use, but it just Show more
