Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer versus Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 .
Published on March 29, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 37 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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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 37 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 • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Sorbitol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethoxydiglycol • Dimethicone • Panthenol • Sorbitan Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract • Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract • Beta-Carotene • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Maltodextrin • Gelatin • Sucrose • Zea Mays Oil • Zea Mays Starch • Disodium EDTA • Methylparaben • Propylparaben
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 37 ingredients
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1 37 ingredients
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