bondi sands Fountain Of Youth Bakuchiol Serum Versus NOW Beauty Products Bakuchiol Skin Renewal Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
bondi sands Fountain Of Youth Bakuchiol Serum 21 ingredients
NOW Beauty Products Bakuchiol Skin Renewal Serum 12 ingredients
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bondi sands Fountain Of Youth Bakuchiol Serum 21 ingredients
NOW Beauty Products Bakuchiol Skin Renewal Serum 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carrageenan
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Carrageenan, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Bakuchiol, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycine Soja Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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.
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bondi sands Fountain Of Youth Bakuchiol Serum 21 ingredients
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