ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser Versus Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser versus Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

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, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Makeup Remover American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients

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

At a glance

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

PHA

Retinoid

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (4)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (6)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients

Water • Coconut Alkanes • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Cetyl Stearate • Xylitylglucoside • Pectin • Inulin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Anhydroxylitol • Cetyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Stearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Isostearyl Isostearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Jojoba Esters • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Limonene • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Sclerotium Gum • Xylitol • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Benzoic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Dehydroacetic Acid • Glucose • Alaria Esculenta Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Linalool • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract • Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Sorbitol • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Stearic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Lactic Acid • Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Ascorbic Acid • Calcium Gluconate • Citric Acid • Gluconolactone • Potassium Sorbate • Geraniol • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Citronellol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citral • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Linoleate • Glyceryl Linolenate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Retinyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Oleic Acid • CI 77492

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.

ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 41.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 24.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 42.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 67.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.

Citral

What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 68.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 22.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 70.

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.

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