Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol versus Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum .
Last updated on March 01, 2024. Published on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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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Ingredient Info
Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol 21 ingredients
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol 21 ingredients
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol 21 ingredients
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum 22 ingredients
Water • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Retinol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Parfum • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • BHT • BHA • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Niacinamide • Calcium Pantothenate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pyridoxine Hcl • Maltodextrin • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Silica • Glycerin • Carbomer • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Linalool • Geraniol • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBeauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBeauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBeauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBeauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBeauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBeauty Formulas Serum Retinol contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol 21 ingredients
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum 22 ingredients
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Beauty Formulas Serum Retinol 21 ingredients
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Active Serum 22 ingredients
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