Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum versus Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum .
Published on July 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum 23 ingredients
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Reef Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum 23 ingredients
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Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum 23 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Heptyl Undecylenate • Silica • Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Melilotus Officinalis Extract • Salicylic Acid • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Zinc Sulfate • Algae Extract • Caffeine • Lauroyl Lysine • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Sclerotium Gum • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Trehalose • Pyridoxine Hcl • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Lecithin • Parfum • Limonene • Geraniol • Citronellol • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Citral • Phytic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492
Water • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Alcohol • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
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.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AcidAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum 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.
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 HyaluronateAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Xanthan 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 GumAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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