Bonajour Ultimate Glow Serum Versus Ilso Heartleaf Tendersome Double Calming Ampoule
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bonajour Ultimate Glow Serum 19 ingredients
Ilso Heartleaf Tendersome Double Calming Ampoule 43 ingredients
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Bonajour Ultimate Glow Serum 19 ingredients
Ilso Heartleaf Tendersome Double Calming Ampoule 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glutathione
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientNicotinoyl Dipeptide-23
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutathione, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Caprylyl Glycol, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning4-Terpineol
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Chitosan
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 4-Terpineol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Beta-Glucan, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Ascorbic Acid, Ectoin, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Chitosan, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
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 WaterButylene 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.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidDipotassium 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 GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Sodium 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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