Benton Cacao Moist and Mild Serum Versus Blushlin 96% Snail Mucin + Centella Asiatica
Updated on October 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benton Cacao Moist and Mild Serum 29 ingredients
Blushlin 96% Snail Mucin + Centella Asiatica 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Benton Cacao Moist and Mild Serum 29 ingredients
Blushlin 96% Snail Mucin + Centella Asiatica 23 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Theobroma Cacao Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Carbomer, Arginine
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentAcetic Acid
BufferingSucrose
Humectant
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
1,4-Butanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Acetic Acid, Sucrose, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, 1,4-Butanediol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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