Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

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Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum Versus First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate

Serum

Facial Treatment

American Brand United States

Updated on February 09, 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 hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate 35 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate 35 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Bakuchiol

Antimicrobial

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Emollient

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Yeast Extract

Soy Amino Acids

Lecithin

Hexylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Citric Acid

Linalool

Geraniol

Limonene

Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate

Water

Skin Conditioning

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying

0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Persea Gratissima Oil

Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0 Oil Icon

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Colloidal Oatmeal

Absorbent

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Ceramide NP

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Linoleic Acid

Allantoin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides

Skin Conditioning

Palmitic Acid

Emollient

2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient

3 / 0 Oil Icon

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Masking

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning

Triolein

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Xanthan Gum

Lecithin

Stearic Acid

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Maltodextrin

BHT

BHA

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hydroxide

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Lecithin

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.

This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.

As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.

This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.

We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.

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Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl 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.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.