Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream versus StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream .
Published on November 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream 62 ingredients
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream 62 ingredients
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream 62 ingredients
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
Water • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Propanediol • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Squalane • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Cordyceps Sinensis Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Curcuma Longa Root Oil • Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract • Grifola Frondosa Extract • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract • Inonotus Obliquus Extract • Perilla Frutescens Extract • Withania Somnifera Root Extract • Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract • Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Oleic Acid • Lecithin • Lysolecithin • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Beta-Sitosterol • Phospholipids • Sphingolipids • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Ceramide Ng • Adenosine • Sodium PCA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Allantoin • Tocopherol • Lactic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Phytic Acid • Cyclodextrin • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Maltodextrin • Sorbitan Isostearate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycol Distearate • Palmitic Acid • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Undecane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Myristyl Nicotinate • Cetyl Alcohol • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Beta-Glucan • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane • Ornithine • Phospholipids • Glycolipids • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sucrose Palmitate • Adenosine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Allantoin • Panthenol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Levulinic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Butylene Glycol • Tridecane • Propanediol • Isostearyl Isostearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Linoleate • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Cetyl Stearate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sorbitan Laurate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Citric Acid • P-Anisic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene • Citral
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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 WaterDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 GlycerinDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 PanthenolDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 AllantoinDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 HydroxideDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare B³Adaptive SuperFoods™ Stress Repair Face Cream 62 ingredients
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
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