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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions versus SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on June 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 12 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Facial Treatment French Brand France
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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 C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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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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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 5.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.

As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.

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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 6.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 8.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 10.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 13.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 22.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 26.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 36.

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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.

L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 27.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 30.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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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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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions contains this as ingredient number 31.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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L'Oreal Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Lotion 5 Actions 32 ingredients

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 38 ingredients

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11 months ago · Dry Skin
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Hydrated well

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