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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream versus Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream .

Published on December 05, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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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
spf rating
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

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

23% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 44 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews
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Oct 25, 2023

I love how my skin feels with this

I love how my skin feels with this

Dr. Denese SkinScience SPF 40 Defense Day Cream 48 ingredients

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