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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel .

Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on November 21, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

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, parabens or sulfates

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinSqualanePropanediolButylene GlycolPpg-24-Glycereth-24Jojoba Wax Peg-120 EstersHydroxyethyl UreaTrehaloseAminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateAllantoinHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBiosaccharide Gum-1EthylhexylglycerinSodium PCASodium LevulinateErgothioneineBeta-Carotene Lactobacillus FermentAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractVerbascum Thapsus ExtractLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment ExtractGlycine Soja OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractCitrus Paradisi Peel OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilRaspberry KetoneJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractSantalum Album OilDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractBisabololCystineGlycineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronatePentylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolTocopherolMannitolTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium HydroxidePhytic AcidCitric AcidPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilC12-13 Pareth-3Xanthan GumSclerotium GumPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Ascorbyl Methylsilanol PectinateGlyceryl CaprylateP-Anisic AcidBenzyl GlycolMethylpropanediolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLimonene

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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.

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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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

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.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.

Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.

As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.

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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
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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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
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.

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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

49% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel 33 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Hydrating (1) Light (1)
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ErinLeighBee

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Perfect moisture level for daytime

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Pitou

2 years ago · Oily Skin
Review

Great for Oily skin!
I have oily skin and this moisturizer is my all time favourite amongst all other I have tried. It helps in maintaining my skin...

Great for Oily skin!
I have oily skin and this moisturizer is my all time favourite amongst all other I have tried. It helps in maintaining my skin protective barriers without clogging my pores or causing my skin to produce more oil.

It goes on the skin nice and absorb so well. In winter, I use one and a half pump and in summer I feel like a pump should be enough for the whole face. One bottle will last you around 3 months.

Great product!

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