Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum versus SKIN1004 Bloody Peel .
Published on May 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum 39 ingredients
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum 39 ingredients
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum 39 ingredients
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Gluconolactone • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Water • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglycerin-3 • Tromethamine • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Panthenol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Lecithin • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Salicylic Acid • Allantoin • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Indigofera Tinctoria Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract • Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract • Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Water • Glycolic Acid 17% • Potassium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Gluconolactone • Salicylic Acid • Dextrin • Xanthan Gum • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Phytosterols • Lecithin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Squalane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceramide NP • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 22.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 26.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAPRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel contains this as ingredient number 23.
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APRILSKIN Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum 39 ingredients
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
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