Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum versus Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum .
Published on August 07, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum 43 ingredients
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Silicon Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Vegan
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum 43 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 • Butylene Glycol • C9-12 Alkane • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Tartaric Acid • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Lactic Acid • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Citral • Linalool • Limonene • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Pyruvic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Caffeine • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Trehalose • Squalane • Glycerin • Algae Extract • Menthol • Lecithin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Polysorbate 60 • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Plankton Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 15510
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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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycerinAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 LecithinAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Origins GinZing Into the Glow Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
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