Dermalogica Active Moist Versus Sensai Cellular Performance Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Sensai Cellular Performance Cream 48 ingredients
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Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Sensai Cellular Performance Cream 48 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
SolventPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Propanediol, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Myristic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Maltitol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-6 Beeswax
EmulsifyingPetrolatum
Emollient
Polysorbate 65
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylserine
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Silk
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Zostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Water, Squalane, Maltitol, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbeth-6 Beeswax, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 65, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Cera Alba, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylserine, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, Limonene, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Hydrolyzed Silk, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Zostera Marina Extract, Tocopherol, Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract, BHT, CI 14700, CI 47005, Phenethyl Alcohol, Triethyl Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNasturtium Officinale Extract is a fragrance.
Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLimonene 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 LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Sensai Cellular Performance Cream 48 ingredients
