Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel versus Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream .
Published on February 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Ingredient Info
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel 36 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
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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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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel 36 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel 36 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Dimethicone • Dicaprylyl Ether • Centella Asiatica Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Mentha Piperita Oil • Copper Chlorophyll • Niacinamide • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 4 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Silanetriol • Hyaluronic Acid • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Hydroxide • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Water • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Methylsilanol Mannuronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Silanetriol • Hyaluronic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Milk Lipids • Ceramide NP • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Panthenol • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • CI 16185 • CI 15985 • CI 42090
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Ether is non-comedogenic. It helps soften and smooth the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, helping to hydrate the skin.
Dicaprylyl Ether gives a non-greasy feel and better spreadability to products.
Learn more about Dicaprylyl EtherDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Silanetriol.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel 36 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica & Niacinamide Night Gel 36 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Retinol + Ceramide Night Cream 29 ingredients
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