SkinCeuticals
Daily Face MoisturizerDermalogica
intensive moisture balance moisturizerA face moisturizer built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 85.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glucose, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Panthenol, Urtica Dioica Extract
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Urtica Dioica Extract
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, PEG-8, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Myristic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitic Acid (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol (in both products)
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →
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