Dermalogica Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream Versus Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer
Updated on September 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dermalogica Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientSpilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Spica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLigustrum Lucidum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Luffa Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycogen
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC15-19 Alkane
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phytic Acid
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Spica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ligustrum Lucidum Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Glycogen, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolipids, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Sterols, Dicaprylyl Ether, Xanthan Gum, C15-19 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phytic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Caprylate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-8
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Rosa Centifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Caprylate, Stearic Acid, PEG-8, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Linoleic Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Lactic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Hydroxystearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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