Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream Versus Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream
Updated on October 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream 36 ingredients
About this product
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Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingXylitylglucoside
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Polysilicone-11
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingXylitol
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantFructose
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Maltose
MaskingGlucose
HumectantPotassium Phosphate
BufferingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sea Silt Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Urea, Polysilicone-11, Hexylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Xylitol, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Fructose, Sodium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Maltose, Glucose, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Meadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium PCA
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningTriacetin
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Meadowfoam Estolide, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Urea, Propanediol, Collagen Amino Acids, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Ceramide Ng, Trehalose, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Lactic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolCaprylyl 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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCATrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream 36 ingredients
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Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream 36 ingredients
Despite being tested to not cause acne, still clogged my pores and broke me out.
I find this layers very well and makes my skin very soft
