AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum Versus MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Sparkling Essence
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Sparkling Essence 96 ingredients
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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Sparkling Essence 96 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Erythritol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlutathione
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaviar Water
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Menthyl PCA
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tuna Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Totarol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Xylitol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Glycol
SolventGlucose
Humectant
Decyl Alcohol
Emollient
Clay Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHair Extract
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Alanine
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Valine
MaskingTaurine
BufferingSerine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningOrnithine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Caviar Water, Arginine, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Cetyl Palmitate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Palmitate, Menthyl PCA, Carbomer, Myristic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Tuna Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Totarol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Glycol, Glucose, Decyl Alcohol, Clay Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract, Hair Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Blue 1 Lake, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Ectoin, Tocopherol, Leucine, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Ceramide NP, Raspberry Ketone, Valine, Taurine, Serine, Proline, Ornithine, Methionine, Histidine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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