Sesderma Salises Moisturizing Gel Versus MartiDerm Acniover Restoring Cream
Updated on July 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sesderma Salises Moisturizing Gel 49 ingredients
MartiDerm Acniover Restoring Cream 22 ingredients
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Sesderma Salises Moisturizing Gel 49 ingredients
MartiDerm Acniover Restoring Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract
AstringentAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicBoswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Butylparaben
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingTriisopropanolamine
BufferingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Triethyl Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Biotin, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Butylparaben, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Caffeine, CI 17200, Citronellol, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylparaben, Faex Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Laureth-3, Lecithin, Linalool, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trideceth-9, Triethanolamine, Triisopropanolamine, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc PCA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate-13
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Triethylhexanoin, Dicaprylyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Octyldodecanol, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Ingredient Ratings
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Sesderma Salises Moisturizing Gel 49 ingredients
MartiDerm Acniover Restoring Cream 22 ingredients
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Sesderma Salises Moisturizing Gel 49 ingredients
Cannot believe I spent a full year using this product back in 2023. It has every single ingredient that someone with rosacea and oily skin should avoid at all cost. It literally should be banned from stores.
