ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoQuench Replenishing Serum Versus Clarins Super Restorative Remodelling Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 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 harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoQuench Replenishing Serum 20 ingredients
Clarins Super Restorative Remodelling Serum 47 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoQuench Replenishing Serum 20 ingredients
Clarins Super Restorative Remodelling Serum 47 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Parfum
Masking
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Parfum, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSiloxanetriol Alginate
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Water, Buddleja Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, CI 14700, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Dimethicone, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isononyl Isononanoate, Laureth-7, Linalool, Parfum, PEG-8, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Potassium Sorbate, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Siloxanetriol Alginate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbic Acid, Stearyl Heptanoate, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
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