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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ .

Published on June 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer Australian Brand Australia
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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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

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand.

Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
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.

Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

29% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dermaveen Extra Gentle Intensive Moisturising Lotion 17 ingredients

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 22 ingredients

3.7 /5
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Lapaki's Avatar'
Apr 20, 2023

Okay/Good moisturizer
Not great, but also not bad. Has a nice consistency and absorbs quickly. But nothing special that I would repurchase.

Okay/Good moisturizer
Not great, but also not bad. Has a nice consistency and absorbs quickly. But nothing special that I would repurchase.

Pinnnnn's Avatar'
Aug 11, 2023

super hydrating nice to end a routine with

super hydrating nice to end a routine with

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