Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream versus Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer .
Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on July 02, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
Water • Squalane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Peg-8 Beeswax • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Tapioca Starch • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Citric Acid • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Glycerin • Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Bisabolol • Jojoba Esters • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Limonene • Phenoxyethanol • Lecithin • Nylon-12 • Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax • Rosa Damascena Flower Wax • Sodium Phytate • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Chlorphenesin • Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Junos Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Lippia Citriodora Flower Extract • Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Linalool • Dehydroacetic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Ppg-24-Glycereth-24 • Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Trehalose • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Allantoin • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium PCA • Sodium Levulinate • Ergothioneine • Beta-Carotene • Lactobacillus Ferment • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Verbascum Thapsus Extract • Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Raspberry Ketone • Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract • Santalum Album Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Bisabolol • Cystine • Glycine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Mannitol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Phytic Acid • Citric Acid • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • P-Anisic Acid • Benzyl Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene
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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 WaterSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AcidSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 52.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 TocopherolSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 65.
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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 HyaluronateSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
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