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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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

PHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterPropanediolGlycerinC13-15 AlkaneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideC9-12 AlkanePrunus Domestica Seed OilPentylene GlycolSqualaneTerminalia Ferdinandiana Seed OilHyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium HyaluronateDavidsonia Jerseyana Fruit ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit PowderPodocarpus Elatus Fruit ExtractPolyglutamic AcidPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractNiacinamideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXylitylglucosideIsononyl IsononanoateCaprylyl GlycolAnhydroxylitolCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateArginineEthylhexylglycerinSodium ChlorideXylitolStearic AcidTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideSodium Lauroyl GlutamateEclipta Prostrata ExtractGlucosePotassium PhosphateButylene GlycolMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractHydroxypropylcelluloseAlaria Esculenta ExtractSodium PhosphatePotassium ChlorideMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCorallina Officinalis Extract1,2-HexanediolMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractCitric AcidPotassium SorbateSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractGluconolactoneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractSilicaSodium HydroxideSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolParfum

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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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 31.

6
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.

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 41.

8
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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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 45.

9
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 44.

10
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.

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 43.

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

42% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream 64 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 5 ratings
asav's avatar

asav

11 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Best hydrating morning moisturizer ever. Smells nice, feels good, gentle, everything I could ever want for a morning moisturizer

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Lapaki

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

Goodie-filled moisturizer
This cream has a very nice texture, best described as a whipped, leightweight gel. It absorbs quickly, is super...

Goodie-filled moisturizer
This cream has a very nice texture, best described as a whipped, leightweight gel. It absorbs quickly, is super moisturizing, doesn't pill, and is filled with goodies - Plum, Alpine Willowherb, Polyglutamic Acid, five molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid, etc. What I personally also like, are the algae extracts (Corallina Officinalis and Alaria Esculenta). The moisturizer leaves my dry skin soft, plump and bouncy, with a non-greasy dewy finish. Definitely a keeper! And a big plus for the refill pod.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients

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