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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask versus Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant .

Published on June 06, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free exfoliators. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
Exfoliator American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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

AHA (3)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinBehenyl AlcoholSorbitolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydroxyethyl UreaPropanediolCetyl EthylhexanoateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCarthamus Tinctorius OleosomesHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBetaineBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractAcacia Decurrens Extract Ricinus Communis Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractNephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentSpirulina Maxima ExtractTremella Fuciformis ExtractViola Odorata Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractBacillus FermentSodium HyaluronateTriethyl CitratePeg-75 StearatePentylene GlycolXanthan GumPhytosteryl Oleate1,2-HexanediolCeteth-20Steareth-20C12-13 Pareth-3Caprylyl GlycolTitanium DioxideLactic AcidButylene GlycolPhenylpropanolEthylhexylglycerinCalcium AlginateJojoba EstersAminomethyl PropanolPolyquaternium-10Citric AcidDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGluconic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-4PhytosterolsSodium BenzoateXylitol3-HexenolSodium AcetateSodium ChlorideIsopropyl AlcoholCaprylhydroxamic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 54.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 32.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 30.

We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract.

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 31.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Lactic Acid

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 46.

13
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 38.

14
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 13.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 49.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 44.

17
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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 Chloride

C’est Moi Face Off Exfoliating Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 63.

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53% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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