EltaMD Skin Recovery Essence Toner vs Dermalogica hyaluronic ceramide mist

EltaMD

Dermalogica

The brand gives no description.

A toner built around Panthenol and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Toner

13 ingredients

21 ingredients

Brand price

USD 46.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Taurine
Buffering
0 / —
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Skin Conditioning
0 / —
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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