ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser Versus Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
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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Ingredient Info
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Pectin
Emulsion StabilisingInulin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Glucose
Humectant
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAsparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOleic Acid
Emollient
Iron Oxides
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, Iron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitral 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 '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.
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.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLimonene 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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolRosmarinus 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, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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