Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion versus FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 .
Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on January 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion 29 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 17 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion 29 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion 29 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 17 ingredients
Water • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol • Naringenin • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Saccharide Isomerate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Triethyl Citrate • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Panthenyl Triacetate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Methylpropanediol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Benzoic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Limonene • Citral • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Gellan Gum • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Salicylic Acid • Lactic Acid • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidDermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateDermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcidDermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion 29 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 17 ingredients
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Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion 29 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion 29 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3 17 ingredients
ReileyKirwan_763
Oily/Combination/CysticAcne/Malassezia
Pros: Hydrating and malassezia safe.
Cons: Goes on lightweight, but causes intense shine/oil for the rest...
Oily/Combination/CysticAcne/Malassezia
Pros: Hydrating and malassezia safe.
Cons: Goes on lightweight, but causes intense shine/oil for the rest of the day (even through makeup). Also, does not have any soothing benefits for redness, irritation, or flaking from acne.
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