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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense versus Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant .

Published on November 03, 2022

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
Exfoliator American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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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

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant contains this as ingredient number 34.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.

Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.

Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.

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ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense contains this as ingredient number 43.

Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant contains this as ingredient number 23.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense contains this as ingredient number 49.

Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense 51 ingredients

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Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant 41 ingredients

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KatBooy_516

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Gentle but thorough - leaves skin fresh and ready for serums and creams. Suitable for daily use for normal skin and every second day for sensitive...

Gentle but thorough - leaves skin fresh and ready for serums and creams. Suitable for daily use for normal skin and every second day for sensitive types.

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