Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer versus Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 .
Published on November 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Dimethyl Capramide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil • Rose Flower Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Algae Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Lecithin • Glucosamine Hcl • Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysilicone-11 • Glycine Soja Protein • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 80 • Urea • Galactoarabinan • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Polysorbate 60 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linalool • Eugenol • Limonene • Geraniol • Citronellol • CI 77891
Water • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polysorbate 80 • Dimethyl Capramide • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Lavandula Spica Flower Oil • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Palmaria Palmata Extract • Oligopeptide-34 • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate • Niacinamide • Zinc Glycinate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Butylene Glycol Behenate • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes isn't fungal acne safe.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Dimethyl Capramide.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polyacrylate.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 43.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Dermalogica Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients
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