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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bubble DayDream Serum versus Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid .

Published on June 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $14.98
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Starts at $17.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and used to help stabilize other ingredients.

Emulsion stabilizers hold ingredients together, helping to create an even texture throughout the product.

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate can also be used to thicken the texture.

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Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. 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.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

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Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

55% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Bubble DayDream Serum 29 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid 22 ingredients

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