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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bubble DayDream Serum versus PSA SKIN Gifted Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil .

Published on April 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

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
Oil Singaporean Brand Singapore

Serum

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

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Price

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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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

PSA SKIN Gifted Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.

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.

PSA SKIN Gifted Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

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.

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Bubble DayDream Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

PSA SKIN Gifted Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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.

PSA SKIN Gifted Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.

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
63% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Bubble DayDream Serum 29 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings

PSA SKIN Gifted Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil 19 ingredients

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