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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum versus Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum .

Published on December 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $68.00
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

63% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 reviews

Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum 20 ingredients

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