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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper versus Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal .

Published on January 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 5.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 9.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 11.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.

It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.

Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).

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Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper contains this as ingredient number 13.

Beauty Bay Skinhit Clarifying Serum With Bakuchiol And Oatmeal contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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