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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II .

Published on June 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

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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Night Moisturizer American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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 Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

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.

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Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 30.

4
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 Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 38.

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

31% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Night Gel-Cream 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
CharlotteSpurway_92's avatar

CharlotteSpurway_92

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Noticed overnight results from this. My skin was glowier and my fine lines had reduced so much by the morning. I have sensitive and acne-prone skin...

Noticed overnight results from this. My skin was glowier and my fine lines had reduced so much by the morning. I have sensitive and acne-prone skin but this product has never triggered it. I have been using it for two years now and will continue to!

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