Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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
Clearstem Skincare Clearity 22 ingredients
Dime Beauty TBT Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Clearstem Skincare Clearity 22 ingredients
Dime Beauty TBT Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Toona Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
Masking
Capsaicin
MaskingHesperidin
EmollientCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Sodium Lactate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Sodium PCA, Toona Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Capsaicin, Hesperidin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Sodium Lactate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Nopalea Cochenillifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water, Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Nopalea Cochenillifera Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Resveratrol, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
Mandelic acid helps with:
Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin.
Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time.
What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids.
Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use.
Like other AHAs, it’s important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin.
However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective.
In short, mandelic acid is a gentle yet powerful AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and helps clarify skin while keeping irritation low. Its antibacterial action makes it especially beneficial for those with acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin, offering smoother, clearer, and more even-toned results over time.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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Clearstem Skincare Clearity 22 ingredients
Dime Beauty TBT Serum 25 ingredients
