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Last updated on December 08, 2023. Published on July 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 30 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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!

Learn more about Water

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.

Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.

Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.

Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

Hypnea Musciformis Extract comes from the red algae called Hypnea musciformis. Hypnea Musciformis is commonly found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

The cell walls of Hypnea Musciformis is rich in carrageenan.

Hypnea Musciformis Extract contains vitamins A, C, and E. It also has calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and iron.

Learn more about Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Gelidiella Acerosa Extract.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.

Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.

Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.

The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.

Learn more about Sucrose

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 11.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 12.

13
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 14.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 14.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Rice Extract.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 15.

16
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

Learn more about Sorbitol

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 16.

17
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Polyaspartate.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 17.

18
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 18.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 18.

19
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.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 19.

20
What it does: Emollient

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is an emollient and emulsifier. It is created from a mixture of fatty acids.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 20.

21
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

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 21.

22
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

Learn more about Trehalose

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 22.

23
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 80

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 23.

24
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 24.

25
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Hydroxide

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 25.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 25.

26
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

Learn more about Hexylene Glycol

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 26.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 26.

27
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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 27.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 27.

28
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

Learn more about Sodium Citrate

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 28.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 29.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 29.

30
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Clinique Clinique iD Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles contains this as ingredient number 53.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly contains this as ingredient number 30.

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30% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Mar 8, 2024

super good its not oily at all it makes my skin so hydrated and i have very oily skin so this really keeps the oils down

super good its not oily at all it makes my skin so hydrated and i have very oily skin so this really keeps the oils down

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