Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer Versus Facegloss Superglow Serum
Updated on April 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin C
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Facegloss Superglow Serum 42 ingredients
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Facegloss Superglow Serum 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, 4-Butylresorcinol, Hexapeptide-2, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Squalane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Laureth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Gondoic Acid
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linoleic Acid, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Behenic Acid, Gondoic Acid, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Parfum
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 GlycerinAllantoin 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 AllantoinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolLinoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Linoleic AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Facegloss Superglow Serum 42 ingredients
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
As someone who struggles with fungal acne and dry, sensitive skin, finding a fungal acne-safe moisturizer has been challenging. While this product isn’t officially considered FA-safe, it hasn’t triggered fungal acne for me.
This moisturizer has a consistency that’s almost cream-to-gel, but it leans more on the creamier side. Once applied, it takes some time to absorb into the skin, which I Show more
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