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ELFORMULA Intensive CeraHydro Moisturizer Barrier Versus Dr. Dermis Double Power Vitamin Moisturizer

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Indonesian Brand Indonesia
Singaporean Brand Singapore

Updated on March 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Intensive CeraHydro Moisturizer Barrier
Double Power Vitamin Moisturizer

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

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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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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 Hyaluronate

When to use

41 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
98% use every day
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3 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

ELFORMULA Intensive CeraHydro Moisturizer Barrier 38 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
ajade's avatar

Ajade

2 months ago
Review

this one was okayish to me. it hydrates my skin but again with my fungal acne triggered. i think i have nothing to say more. closed comedones. nothing much. it kinda stings on my skin too (yes bcs my skin barrier wasn't repaired before)

#hydrating
#irritating
#absorbs well
#light scent
zahra6's avatar

Zahra

8 months ago
Review

I love how gentle this product on my skin. My skin never felt this smooth before. It's funny when I get overly excited with how smooth my skin feel whenever I touched it.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well

Dr. Dermis Double Power Vitamin Moisturizer 29 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1)
yunri's avatar

Yun ri

8 months ago
Review

kata takde fragrance, tpi ade fragrance

#drying
#irritating
#doesn't work