Benton Tea Tree Serum Versus Snow Fox Skincare Celestial Flora Priming Serum
Updated on February 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benton Tea Tree Serum 21 ingredients
Snow Fox Skincare Celestial Flora Priming Serum 32 ingredients
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Benton Tea Tree Serum 21 ingredients
Snow Fox Skincare Celestial Flora Priming Serum 32 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientArginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantOligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Alginate
MaskingGellan Gum
Agar
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lithospermum Officinale Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Oleate
CleansingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Glycosyl Trehalose, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Oligopeptide-68, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Mica, Calcium Alginate, Gellan Gum, Agar, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Lithospermum Officinale Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Oleate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about Propanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
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.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizatePanthenol 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 HyaluronateCaprylyl 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 GlycolArginine 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 ArginineCarbomer 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.
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Benton Tea Tree Serum 21 ingredients
Snow Fox Skincare Celestial Flora Priming Serum 32 ingredients
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Benton Tea Tree Serum 21 ingredients
my first serum and i loved it very light good for acne
I love teatree products so much. Really helps my skin to calm down and refreshing as well. But this one is but small to use for long term... pther than that, I'm happy with it
