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Published on May 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Buy Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum

Starts at $71.00
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Buy SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks

Starts at $79.00

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
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
BHA
Retinoid
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (5)
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinPentaerythrityl TetraisostearateTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/TricaprateNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoatePropanediolMyristyl NicotinateCetearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolBis-Stearyl DimethiconeGlyceryl StearateTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterDimethiconeSorbitan StearateStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer1,2-HexanediolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Copper Tripeptide-1Saccharide IsomeratePanthenol2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylatePeg-40 StearateAstrocaryum Vulgare Kernel OilPolysilicone-11Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCeteareth-20BisabololCaprylhydroxamic AcidNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1Phaseolus Lunatus Seed ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBacillus/Sea Salt Ferment FiltrateZingiber Officinale Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacatePentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil/Behenic Acid/Aminopropanediol Amides/EstersHelianthus Annuus ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractMethylglucoside PhosphateCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseAdenosineIsohexadecaneSorbitan IsostearateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinCopper Lysinate/ProlinateAminomethyl PropanolDicaprylyl EtherDipotassium PhosphateEthylhexyl StearateSodium IsostearatePolysorbate 60ResveratrolXanthan GumDisodium EDTAParfumLactic AcidMicaRutinTocopherolSodium CitrateCitric AcidCI 77891CI 77491

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.

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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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.

Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 23.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

Learn more about Panthenol

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 68.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

Learn more about Sodium Citrate

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

StriVectin SD Advanced ™ PLUS Intensive Moisturizer For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks contains this as ingredient number 67.

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

62% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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