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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum versus Andalou Naturals Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream .

Published on August 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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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

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
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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!

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Andalou Naturals Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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:

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Andalou Naturals Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Resveratrol is a famous emerging antioxidant. It is a good alternative for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate retinoids.

This antioxidant is most famous for it's anti-aging benefits. Studies show it combats the signs of aging by:

Besides anti-aging, this ingredient also helps with skin brightening and soothing.

The most effective forms of resveratrol are isobutyrate and butyrate. These have the strongest effect on increasing A1 collagen and reducing inflammation.

A note on it being a retinoid alternative: Despite it's amazing skin benefits, it is not a replacement for retinoids. However, it is recommended for people with sensitive skin or intolerance to retinoids.

Resveratrol is naturally found in grapes, peanuts, and berries.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Andalou Naturals Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Andalou Naturals Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Andalou Naturals Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

53% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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