Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream versus Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer .
Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on July 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
Ingredient Info
Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream 30 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream 30 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream 30 ingredients
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetearyl Olivate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Olivate • Glycerin • Arginine • Carbomer • Tocopherol • Sorbitol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sedum Sarmentosum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lactobacillus Ferment • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Lecithin • Cholesterol • Ceramide NP • Oleic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid
Water • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Butylene Glycol • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Cetyl Caprylate • Stearic Acid • Peg-8 • Octyldodecanol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Ceramide NP • Phytosterols • Centella Asiatica Extract • Linoleic Acid • Echinacea Purpurea Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Extract • Palmitic Acid • Myristic Acid • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Lactic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Propanediol • Tocopherol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Carbomer • Hydroxystearic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Sister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 AcidSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidSister's Aroma Rich Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer 38 ingredients
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