Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Serum Versus Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Skin Softner
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Serum 34 ingredients
Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Skin Softner 27 ingredients
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Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Serum 34 ingredients
Banobagi Rejuvenating Vital Skin Softner 27 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolydecene
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Agar
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Agar, Allantoin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Dna, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Lysolecithin, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Arginine, CI 77220
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Dna, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Copper Tripeptide-1
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 WaterButylene 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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol1,2-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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract is an antioxidant.
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 EDTAAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium DNA is an emerging anti-aging ingredient.
It is created by taking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and purifying it with sodium hydroxide.
The DNA is extracted from several different animal sources, including: calf thymus, the gonadic tissue of a male sturgeon, or herring / salmon sperm.
You have probably seen this ingredient in anti-aging skincare. But what is it?
DNA is composed of nucleotides, or chemical building blocks. Nucleotides include adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). Talk about a flashback to biology! Nucleosides are formed from these nucleotides.
The science behind Sodium DNA is based on an ingredient called Polydeoxyribonucleotide or PDRN.
PDRN are DNA fragments mainly extracted from the sperm cells of trout or salmon. Meaning, PDRN can be derived from Sodium DNA.
PDRN consists of chains of nucleotides and nucleosides mentioned above. They can range anywhere from 80 - 2000 pairs.
Studies show PDRN has the following properties:
Further studies are needed to truly confirm this ingredients anti-aging ability (Remember, retinol has decades of research!).
When using this ingredient, is is best to ask a brand about the source of their Sodium DNA. You'll want to find products where the Sodium DNA is sourced from fish. Some Sodium DNA is derived from calf / cow thymus.
Learn more about Sodium DnaGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Lysolecithin yet.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.
Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!
This ingredient helps with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.
On top of all this, Copper Tripeptide-1 is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.
More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1Ingredient Ratings
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