Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser versus Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser .
Published on May 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, 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.
Ingredient Info
Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser 24 ingredients
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser 24 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
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Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser 24 ingredients
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser 24 ingredients
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser 24 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Squalane • Glycerin • Sodium Polyacrylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Ceramide EOP
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Polyacrylamide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Allantoin • Betaine • Isoamyl Laurate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Isoamyl Cocoate • Laureth-7
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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 WaterDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.
Learn more about Sodium PolyacrylateDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 HyaluronateDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 GumDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Dermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPDermatica Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Skin + Me Soothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.
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