Dermalogica cooling aqua jelly moisturizer vs Plum 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Gel Moisturizer For Clear & Bright Skin

Dermalogica

Plum

A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and pollution defence.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer

30 ingredients

16 ingredients

Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Glycerin, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Squalane
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Triolein
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Chelating
0 / —
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Oryza Sativa Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
PEG-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Water
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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