Bring Green Zinc Teca 1.2% Blemish Serum Versus Fation Nosca9 Trouble Toning Ampoule
Updated on May 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bring Green Zinc Teca 1.2% Blemish Serum 33 ingredients
Fation Nosca9 Trouble Toning Ampoule 61 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bring Green Zinc Teca 1.2% Blemish Serum 33 ingredients
Fation Nosca9 Trouble Toning Ampoule 61 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
TonicMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
4-Terpineol
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethoxydiglycol, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodeceth-16, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Glycolipids, Asiatic Acid, C12-13 Alketh-9, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Pvp, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, 4-Terpineol, Zinc PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventGlucose
Humectant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Heparin
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glutathione
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Water, Glycerin, Erythritol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Glucose, Octyldodeceth-16, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Polyacrylate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Zinc PCA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Heparin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Ferulic Acid, Glutathione, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Biotin, Retinyl Palmitate
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 WaterMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about Methylpropanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Octyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.
It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.
Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!
Learn more about Zinc PCAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Bring Green Zinc Teca 1.2% Blemish Serum 33 ingredients
Fation Nosca9 Trouble Toning Ampoule 61 ingredients
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Bring Green Zinc Teca 1.2% Blemish Serum 33 ingredients
I really like this serum it's so good for soothing breakouts and it kinda helped with my fungal acne because of the tee tree i just don't like the texture it's sticky not like what influencers say
Reduced my acne
