Azarine PHA 10% + Astaxanthin Hilarious Serum Versus Somethinc 3% Astaxanthin + Chlorelina Serum
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Azarine PHA 10% + Astaxanthin Hilarious Serum 16 ingredients
Somethinc 3% Astaxanthin + Chlorelina Serum 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Azarine PHA 10% + Astaxanthin Hilarious Serum 16 ingredients
Somethinc 3% Astaxanthin + Chlorelina Serum 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventBaicalin
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Astaxanthin
Skin ConditioningWater, Lactobionic Acid, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Baicalin, Chlorphenesin, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Astaxanthin
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phytic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phytic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalane, Allantoin
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 WaterXanthan 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 GumCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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