Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream versus Dermalogica Active Moist .
Published on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream 68 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream 68 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream 68 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Stearyl Alcohol • Myristyl Myristate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Pentylene Glycol • Betaine • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Polysorbate 60 • Peg-100 Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Phenoxyethanol • Palmitic Acid • Arginine • Stearic Acid • Carbomer • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ns • Glycolipids • Glycosphingolipids • Panthenol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 80 • Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Oleate • Maris Limus Extract • Beta-Glucan • Hyaluronic Acid • Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract • Glucose • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Stearoyl Inulin • Sodium Citrate • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Polyglutamate • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 61565 • Denatonium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal
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 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.
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 WaterWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 12.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 AcidWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AcidWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 29.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 65.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 68.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 37.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.
Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 70.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 AcidWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 73.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 GlycolWater360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 82.
Dermalogica Active Moist contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Intensive Moisturising Cream 68 ingredients
Dermalogica Active Moist 42 ingredients
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