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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum versus Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum .

Published on September 21, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterPeg-8GlycerinMethylpropanediolPropanediolPpg-24-Glycereth-241,2-HexanediolXylitylglucosideButylene GlycolHydroxyethyl UreaPanthenolHydroxyacetophenoneLactic AcidHyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateDunaliella Salina ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil Santalum Album OilLaminaria Digitata ExtractJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractGigartina Stellata ExtractMacrocystis Pyrifera ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilLithothamnion Calcareum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCupressus Sempervirens OilCistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem ExtractJuniperus Virginiana OilRosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractTagetes Minuta Flower OilRosa Damascena FlowerHydrolyzed Rice ProteinPentylene GlycolSodium PCAAnhydroxylitolXylitolPolyglutamic AcidLactobacillus FermentLysine HclBetaineSclerotium GumSodium LactatePCAGlucoseSerineAlanineGlycineSilanetriolPantolactoneGlutamic AcidThreonineArginineProlineXanthan GumTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateCitric AcidSodium HydroxideHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAmylopectinHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLimoneneLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.

This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.

It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.

Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.

As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 58.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 68.

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

37% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum 43 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 6 reviews
NSmith's Avatar'
Feb 15, 2024

Received a sample with purchase at Ulta. The serum feels nice, but ultimately is not worth the money. There are other products that can do the same for less.

Received a sample with purchase at Ulta. The serum feels nice, but ultimately is not worth the money. There are other products that can do the same for less.

Expensive
Sticky
rodney's Avatar'
Apr 20, 2024

helps so much with dryness from tretinoin + very hydrating

helps so much with dryness from tretinoin + very hydrating

Expensive
Hydrating
Light Scent
Works Well

Dermalogica Circular Hydrating Serum 70 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
Etai's Avatar'
Aug 6, 2023

The hydration change is instant

The hydration change is instant

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