Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) versus Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum .
Published on February 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) 26 ingredients
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) 26 ingredients
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) 26 ingredients
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum 31 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polysorbate 60 • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Squalane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aminomethyl Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Algin • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Citrus Jabara Peel Extract • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract • Pentasodium Pentetate • Hexyl Cinnamal
Water • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Methyl Trimethicone • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetyl Phosphate • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Arginine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Sodium Polyacrylate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Phytate • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol
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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 Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 4.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 6.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBeauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 20.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 HyaluronateBeauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 22.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBeauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 23.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalBeauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) contains this as ingredient number 26.
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) 26 ingredients
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum 31 ingredients
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Beauty Pie Japanfusion Deep-Treatment Serum (Step M2) 26 ingredients
Freck Rich Bitch Protect + Prime Serum 31 ingredients
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