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ClarityRx Take It Easy Calming Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
Hungarian Brand Hungary

Updated on July 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Preservative

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

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.

The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.

Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.

Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

When to use

3 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
67% use every day
123 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
89% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

ClarityRx Take It Easy Calming Serum 7 ingredients

Take It Easy Calming Serum hasn't been rated yet.
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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

2.6 /5
from 7 ratings
No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (1)
elinstrandh's avatar

elinstrandh

1 year ago
Review

Not something my skin reacts to, but I have not noticed any benefits from using this.

#no scent
0ctopus_garden's avatar

0ctopus_garden

1 year ago
Review

Pro: it does not irritate my skin, does not trigger acne, and it is gentle and does calm my skin.
Contra: it stings near the eyes area and I wish it would hydrate more.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent