Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID versus Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on February 10, 2021
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 AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum 24 ingredients
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Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum 24 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cetearyl Olivate • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Magnesium Silicate • Stearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ceteareth-20 • Panthenyl Triacetate • Bisabolol • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Arginine • Parfum
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Dimethicone • Ascorbic Acid • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Squalane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract • Hexylresorcinol • Arginine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 23.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Arginine 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 ArginineBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 34.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID contains this as ingredient number 35.
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Bolden NIGHTIME REPAIR SERUM WITH 10% GLYCOLIC ACID 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Brightening Serum 24 ingredients
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