Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cien 24H Moisturising Cream versus Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer .
Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on June 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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.
Ingredient Info
Cien 24H Moisturising Cream 47 ingredients
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Cien 24H Moisturising Cream 47 ingredients
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cien 24H Moisturising Cream 47 ingredients
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dibutyl Adipate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sodium Caprylate • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Polyisobutene • Panthenol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Levulinate • Allantoin • Ethylparaben • Methylparaben • Benzoic Acid • Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Dehydroacetic Acid • Caprylyl Caprylate • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panicum Miliaceum Extract • Limonene • Linalool • Chlorella Vulgaris Powder • Alcohol Denat. • Ubiquinone • Benzyl Benzoate • Geraniol • CI 75470 • Citronellol • Tocopherol • Tannic Acid • Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract • Glucose • Potassium Sorbate • Potassium Hydroxide
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Ppg-24-Glycereth-24 • Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Trehalose • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Allantoin • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium PCA • Sodium Levulinate • Ergothioneine • Beta-Carotene • Lactobacillus Ferment • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Verbascum Thapsus Extract • Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Raspberry Ketone • Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract • Santalum Album Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Bisabolol • Cystine • Glycine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Mannitol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Phytic Acid • Citric Acid • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • P-Anisic Acid • Benzyl Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene
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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 WaterCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 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 GlycerinCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 50.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 65.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCien 24H Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 64.
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