Danné Montague-King (DMK) Acu Creme Versus Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Oil-Free Moisturising Lotion SPF 25
This calming day moisturizer is formulated around Stearic Acid and Glycine Soja Oil to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This oil-control day moisturizer is formulated around Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine and Zinc Gluconate to balance excess oil and clear breakouts.
What's inside
What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSucrose Tristearate
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasivePolymethyl Methacrylate
Polysorbate 61
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Octocrylene, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Sucrose Tristearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate 61, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
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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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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