About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum Versus Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop
Updated on September 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop 15 ingredients
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About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polydecene
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Amber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Water, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Tromethamine, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agar, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Dextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Hydrochloric Acid, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingLecithin
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop 15 ingredients
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About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop 15 ingredients
It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good either, I didn’t really notice a difference at all when using it. I used up the whole bottle but still no noticeable difference at all. So I decided that it wasn’t worth buying another one and that there are more peptide options out there, especially more affordable ones.
A little miracle worker! I don't know what makes this so nice, but its not irritating and has helped with blemish control. Very light and with no strong scent, it absorbs fast and gives my tired skin a little boost.
