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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on July 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Serum American Brand United States
Overnight Mask American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Overnight Mask

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterMethyl Glucose SesquistearateGlycerinDiisostearyl MalateCaprylyl Caprylate/CaprateCetearyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethiconePropylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl AlcoholBakuchiolRetinolFerulic AcidNephelium Lappaceum Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateSqualaneOenothera Biennis OilCeramide NgEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract Silybum Marianum ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilJojoba EstersSoy IsoflavonesPhospholipidsSaccharide IsomerateHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractUrsolic AcidAdenosineCamellia Japonica Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilArnica Montana Flower ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerGlycine Soja OilTocopherolSodium Acetylated HyaluronateLactic AcidHydrolyzed Soy ProteinPentylene GlycolSodium Stearoyl GlutamateEthylhexylglycerinButylene GlycolTetrahydropiperinePolyglyceryl-4 OleateEthylhexyl OlivateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateGlyceryl CaprylateMaltodextrinSodium Acrylates CopolymerSodium PhytateCitric AcidSodium CitrateIlomastatCitrus Limon Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

3
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Community Rating: Loved

Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Ferulic Acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.

When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.

Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.

In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.

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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

50% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 8 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
HilaryFerraro_536's avatar

HilaryFerraro_536

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Vitamin c brightener and antioxidants

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream 63 ingredients

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