Biologique Recherche Crème Hydravit’s Moisturizing Face Cream Versus Dermalogica Active Moist

Biologique Recherche Crème Hydravit’s Moisturizing Face Cream Versus Dermalogica Active Moist

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Saccharide Isomerate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propylene Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Glycerin

Cetyl Alcohol

Sucrose Polystearate

Jojoba Esters

Niacinamide

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Yeast Extract

Rhizobian Gum

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Sodium Hyaluronate

Glyceryl Caprate

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Tocopherol

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Polyglycerin-3

Phenethyl Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Sorbic Acid

Water, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polystearate, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprate, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglycerin-3, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid

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

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

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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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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