Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer
7.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
3.2Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Does Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.3 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer has an anti-wrinkle rating of 3.2 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Soothing: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Perfect moisturizer for normal to dry skin with a relatively lightweight texture

According to CreamScan analysis, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%) and Lactic Acid (est. ≈2.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.6 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈9.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with normal skin. It combines a high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients to deliver effective dual-action moisturizing for normal skin.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal to dry skin for daily hydration, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Some anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 3.2 out of 10.

It contains 2 active ingredients with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy:

  • Niacinamide (est. ≈1.3%),
     one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients. A clinical study involving 30 participants (Kawada et al.) confirmed that a cream with 4% niacinamide reduced the average depth of wrinkles around the eyes by 9% after 8 weeks of use, compared to a vehicle (the same formulation without niacinamide).
  • Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈2.5%),
     or Vitamin C, a popular ingredient, yet with moderate anti-wrinkle efficacy, as confirmed by a single clinical study involving 20 participants (Humbert et al.). This study showed that a cream with a relatively high concentration of 5% ascorbic acid reduced the average wrinkle depth by 7% after 6 months of use, compared to a vehicle (the same formulation without ascorbic acid).
Among others, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer also contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ubiquinone, Soy Isoflavones, Adenosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, and some others. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈4.0%), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (est. ≈3.0%) and Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈2.5%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing and calming potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Niacinamide (est. ≈1.3%), Centella Asiatica Extract (est. ≈1.0%), Quercetin (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
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Water
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Squalane
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Glycerin
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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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Ascorbic Acid
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Lactic Acid
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Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
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Niacinamide
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Centella Asiatica Extract
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Ceramide NG
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Superoxide Dismutase
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
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Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
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Saccharide Isomerate
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Ferulic Acid
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Ubiquinone
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Soy Isoflavones
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Phytosphingosine
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Methyl Gluceth-20
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Propylene Glycol
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Sodium PCA
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Myristyl Myristate
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Butylene Glycol
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
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Pentylene Glycol
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Adenosine
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Cetearyl Olivate
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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Lauryl Laurate
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Sodium Glycolate
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C13-15 Alkane
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Sorbitan Olivate
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Phytic Acid
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Citrate
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Pentasodium Pentetate
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Triethyl Citrate
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
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Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
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