Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer .
Last updated on December 18, 2023. Published on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Reef Safe
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Stearyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Collagen Amino Acids • Adenosine • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Copper PCA • Isohexadecane • Heptyl Undecylenate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Isododecane • Octadecene • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sorbitan Oleate • Ceteareth-20 • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Squalane • Glycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Lactic Acid • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Niacinamide • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ceramide Ng • Superoxide Dismutase • Quercetin • Phospholipids • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Inonotus Obliquus Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Ferulic Acid • Ubiquinone • Soy Isoflavones • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phytosphingosine • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Propylene Glycol • Sodium PCA • Myristyl Myristate • Butylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Adenosine • Carbomer • Cetearyl Olivate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Lauryl Laurate • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Glycolate • C13-15 Alkane • Sorbitan Olivate • Phytic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Pentasodium Pentetate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Triethyl Citrate • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Cananga Odorata Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract • Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Rose Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Santalum Album Wood Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid • Potassium Sorbate
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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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 CitrateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 40.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 41.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 43.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 68.
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 Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 45.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 70.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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