Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream versus Dermalogica Active Moist .
Published on October 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Oleyl Alcohol • Myristyl Myristate • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Lauryl Laurate • Triheptanoin • Cetearyl Glucoside • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Oryza Sativa Germ Oil • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Hydroxyacetophenone • Oryzanol • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Pullulan • Myristyl Laurate • Parfum • Palmitic Acid • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Tocopherol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Sulfite • Xanthan Gum • Decyl Glucoside • Fructan • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Rosa Damascena Extract • Lactic Acid • Porphyridium Cruentum Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Phenethyl Alcohol • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Glucose • Linalool • Citronellol • Sodium Hydroxide • Geraniol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Alcohol • Beta-Carotene • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Coconut Alkanes • Cetearyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Saccharide Isomerate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Hedera Helix Extract • Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract • Nasturtium Officinale Extract • Propanediol • Polysorbate 60 • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Allantoin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyquaternium-10 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethyl Citrate • Myristic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Aminomethyl Propanol • Citral • Linalool • Limonene
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 TriglycerideREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 2.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 8.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sodium 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 HydroxideREN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 29.
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REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
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REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
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