Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer Versus Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer
Updated on December 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
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 common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 70 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer 43 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 70 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
HumectantMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingC13-15 Alkane
SolventSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Pentasodium Pentetate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, 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/Leaf/Stem Extract, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tridecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingVolcanic Soil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polysilicone-11
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHA
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Tridecyl Neopentanoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycerin, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Volcanic Soil, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amylopectin, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth-20, Polysilicone-11, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHA, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Cetyl Alcohol, BHT, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidAdenosine 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 AdenosinePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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