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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum versus Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask .

Published on May 18, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Buy Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum

Starts at $74.00
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Starts at $65.00

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

PHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.

Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.

Learn more about Sodium PCA

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

2
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.

Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.

Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.

4
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.

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.

Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.

5
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.

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.

Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

42% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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