REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream Versus Dermalogica Active Moist
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 dry skin, sensitive skin and 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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Ingredient Info
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pullulan
Myristyl Laurate
Parfum
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingFructan
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingZiziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGeraniol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
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
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
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 Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideCetearyl 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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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!
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REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
