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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clef Ocean Elixir Multi-Algae Hydrating Serum versus Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Serum .

Last updated on August 22, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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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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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating
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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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Clef Ocean Elixir Multi-Algae Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Clef Ocean Elixir Multi-Algae Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Glyceryl Glucoside is made from glycerol and glucose.

It is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture to it from the air.

Some foods that contain glyceryl glucoside include sake, miso, and wines.

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Clef Ocean Elixir Multi-Algae Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Clef Ocean Elixir Multi-Algae Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Clef Ocean Elixir Multi-Algae Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

48% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
68% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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