About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum Versus iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum
Updated on January 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
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About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Water, Betaine, Allantoin, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineGlycerin 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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractButylene 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 GlycolAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
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About Me Soop Calming Aqua Serum 54 ingredients
iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
I love this product so so much!! Honestly, I thought the comments were kinda exaggerating but, oh my, was I wrong. This is such a good serum. The fact that it’s fungal acne safe and non comedogenic??? And it literally has the rating 100/100 for me so props to the app/site.
No, but now to the point. This literally calms down my face so so much. As someone that had a really broken skin barrier Show more
This serum is a must-have for oily skin! It's extremely effective, especially when used in the morning plus at night. I've noticed a big reduction in sebum production on my skin, as well as a slight effectiveness on redness and marks. However, it's not very effective on active blemishes, and mainly helps to limit their future appearance. On the plus side, it's quite moisturizing.
