Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer versus Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer .
Last updated on January 29, 2024. Published on February 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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
Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Water • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glycerin • Sorbitol • Stearic Acid • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Caprylic Acid • Dimethicone • Saccharide Isomerate • Sorbitan Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Cetyl Alcohol • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Methylglucoside Phosphate • Copper Lysinate/Prolinate • Allantoin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Medicago Sativa Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA
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 Flower 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 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.
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 WaterDermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
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Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
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Dermaquest Delicate Daily Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
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