Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum Versus For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Glycolic Acid Gel 10%
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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
For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Glycolic Acid Gel 10% 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Avoskin Your Skin Bae Tea Tree + Witch Hazel Serum 20 ingredients
For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Glycolic Acid Gel 10% 17 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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Panthenol, Triethylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting 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. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
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 AcidBiosaccharide 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
For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Glycolic Acid Gel 10% 17 ingredients
Reviews
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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.
