Updated on May 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bion Mandelic Serum 8% 17 ingredients
Stratia Soft Touch AHA 13 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Bion Mandelic Serum 8% 17 ingredients
Stratia Soft Touch AHA 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Sodium PCA, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic 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.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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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Bion Mandelic Serum 8% 17 ingredients
Stratia Soft Touch AHA 13 ingredients
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Bion Mandelic Serum 8% 17 ingredients
Stratia Soft Touch AHA 13 ingredients
Miracle product!! My skin looked heavenly the morning after putting this on. Very gentle exfoliation.
