Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum Versus Avoskin Your Skin Bae Salicylic Acid 2% + Zinc
Updated on October 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum 20 ingredients
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Salicylic Acid 2% + Zinc 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum 20 ingredients
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Salicylic Acid 2% + Zinc 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 2%
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycolic Acid 0.5%
Buffering
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract 0.3%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTea-PCA
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide 2%, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic Acid 0.5%, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract 0.3%, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Bisulfite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tea-PCA, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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 WaterPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Sodium Bisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Ingredient Ratings
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Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum 20 ingredients
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Salicylic Acid 2% + Zinc 14 ingredients
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Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum 20 ingredients
clear out pimples, mattifying, soothes & calms irritated skin. only need to use it every other day. but it doesn't really help with skin texture. so I'm considering alternative.
