Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum Versus Aesop Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator
Updated on May 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum 23 ingredients
Aesop Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum 23 ingredients
Aesop Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-150 Distearate, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lecithin
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Benzyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Gluconate, Lauroyl Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tocopherol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Linalool, Farnesol, Limonene
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 WaterCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolFarnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.
Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.
This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.
Learn more about FarnesolBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum 23 ingredients
Aesop Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator 37 ingredients
Reviews
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Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum 23 ingredients
didn't break me out like other aesop products which is a plus, but it just didn't do anything for me. really sticky and didn't hydrate and didn't really continue using it for that reason to see if there were any longer term benefits. disliked the smell too
