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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant versus Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator .

Published on January 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
Exfoliator American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Price

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Starts at $64.00
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Starts at $19.00

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

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (7)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinBehenyl AlcoholSorbitolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydroxyethyl UreaPropanediolCetyl EthylhexanoateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCarthamus Tinctorius OleosomesHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBetaineBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractAcacia Decurrens Extract Ricinus Communis Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractNephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentSpirulina Maxima ExtractTremella Fuciformis ExtractViola Odorata Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractBacillus FermentSodium HyaluronateTriethyl CitratePeg-75 StearatePentylene GlycolXanthan GumPhytosteryl Oleate1,2-HexanediolCeteth-20Steareth-20C12-13 Pareth-3Caprylyl GlycolTitanium DioxideLactic AcidButylene GlycolPhenylpropanolEthylhexylglycerinCalcium AlginateJojoba EstersAminomethyl PropanolPolyquaternium-10Citric AcidDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGluconic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-4PhytosterolsSodium BenzoateXylitol3-HexenolSodium AcetateSodium ChlorideIsopropyl AlcoholCaprylhydroxamic Acid

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateMicrocrystalline CelluloseSodium BicarbonateSorbitolZea Mays StarchSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSaccharomyces FermentOryza Sativa StarchMagnesium OxideCitric AcidTapioca StarchAvena Sativa Kernel ProteinCamellia Oleifera Seed ExtractSilicaCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractInulinCassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSilybum Marianum Seed OilKaolinLauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer PapainHyaluronic AcidAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAvena Sativa Bran ExtractGlycine Soja OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAniba Rosodora Wood OilSalvia Sclarea OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPerilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractSea SaltJuniperus Virginiana OilAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideTocopherolCastoryl MaleateCaprylyl GlycolAllantoinDiglycerinMaltodextrinLauroyl LysineArginineSaccharide IsomerateSodium Lauroyl GlutamateBeta-CaroteneXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin1,2-HexanediolHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseDextrinSodium PalmitateSodium ChlorideAcacia Senegal GumSodium CitrateWaterO-Cymen-5-OlLimoneneLinalool

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.

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 Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 61.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.

Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.

Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.

Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 35.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 38.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 52.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 40.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 54.

6
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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 44.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 43.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 49.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 53.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 54.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 63.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 58.

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

38% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant 65 ingredients

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Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 64 ingredients

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