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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum versus Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer .

Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on July 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . 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 dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer Malaysian Brand Malaysia
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
spf rating
50
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

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinSqualanePropanediolButylene GlycolPpg-24-Glycereth-24Jojoba Wax Peg-120 EstersHydroxyethyl UreaTrehaloseAminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateAllantoinHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBiosaccharide Gum-1EthylhexylglycerinSodium PCASodium LevulinateErgothioneineBeta-Carotene Lactobacillus FermentAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractVerbascum Thapsus ExtractLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment ExtractGlycine Soja OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractCitrus Paradisi Peel OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilRaspberry KetoneJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractSantalum Album OilDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractBisabololCystineGlycineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronatePentylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolTocopherolMannitolTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium HydroxidePhytic AcidCitric AcidPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilC12-13 Pareth-3Xanthan GumSclerotium GumPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Ascorbyl Methylsilanol PectinateGlyceryl CaprylateP-Anisic AcidBenzyl GlycolMethylpropanediolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLimonene

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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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
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.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 55.

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

10% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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