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Last updated on November 28, 2023. Published on August 13, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, exfoliants and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer French Brand France

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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Buy B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream

Starts at $74.00
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Buy Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin

Starts at $21.99

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

AHA (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilEthylhexyl PalmitatePropanediolNiacinamideGlycerinSqualanePersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractCordyceps Sinensis ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractLepidium Meyenii Root ExtractPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea SterolsCurcuma Longa Root OilPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit ExtractGrifola Frondosa ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract Inonotus Obliquus ExtractPerilla Frutescens ExtractWithania Somnifera Root ExtractAsparagus Racemosus Root ExtractRhodiola Rosea Root ExtractHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilZingiber Officinale Root OilCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilSesamum Indicum Seed OilLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidOleic AcidLecithinLysolecithinHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineBeta-SitosterolPhospholipidsSphingolipidsAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCeramide NgAdenosineSodium PCAEthylhexylglycerinPanthenolAllantoinTocopherolLactic AcidLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePhytic AcidCyclodextrinCitric AcidSodium HydroxideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20MaltodextrinSorbitan IsostearatePhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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 B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Hydroxide

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

37% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
56% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream 62 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin 16 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 6 reviews
Squidbang's Avatar'
May 14, 2023

Filmy
This leaves a bit of a filmy feel on my skin once it soaks in. Doesn't pill under sunscreen, though, and feels great when being applied.

Filmy
This leaves a bit of a filmy feel on my skin once it soaks in. Doesn't pill under sunscreen, though, and feels great when being applied.

AndieGlass's Avatar'
Feb 25, 2024

I love it. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling heavy or greasy like some other products. I feel like it works perfectly on my oily skin because it helps reduce how shiny my forehead can get throughout the day.

I love it. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling heavy or greasy like some other products. I feel like it works perfectly on my oily skin because it helps reduce how shiny my forehead can get throughout the day.

Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
valarierobyn's Avatar'
Jul 1, 2023

Drying but matte
Left my skin looking good and matte, but feeling very tight and unhydrated. I tried using a hydration serum under it, but the extra step wasn't worth it in the long-run for me.

Drying but matte
Left my skin looking good and matte, but feeling very tight and unhydrated. I tried using a hydration serum under it, but the extra step wasn't worth it in the long-run for me.

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