Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream versus The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid .
Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on July 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general 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, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream 21 ingredients
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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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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Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream 21 ingredients
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid 29 ingredients
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Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream 21 ingredients
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid 29 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • Anhydroxylitol • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Citric Acid • Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Squalane • Tocopherol • Xylitol • Xylitylglucoside
Water • Centella Asiatica Extract • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Arbutin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Tranexamic Acid • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dicetyl Phosphate • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Carbomer • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hydroxide • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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 WaterCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid 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 GlycerinCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 TriglycerideCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AlcoholCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 10.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcidCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 26.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 19.
Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideCetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Face Cream 21 ingredients
The Derma Co 5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid 29 ingredients
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