Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum Versus Soho Skin Renewal Serum
Updated on March 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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 Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum 34 ingredients
Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
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Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum 34 ingredients
Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Trehalose
HumectantCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Trehalose, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Sodium Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycogen
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantMagnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Wood Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSucrose
HumectantPCA
HumectantPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingProline
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Coco-Caprylate, Sucrose Polystearate, Niacinamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycogen, Sodium PCA, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Santalum Album Wood Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose, PCA, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Lecithin, Serine, Alanine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Glycine, Sodium Benzoate, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Proline, Farnesol
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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideXanthan 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 GumMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCitric 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 AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidIngredient Ratings
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