CNP Laboratory Derma Answer Active Boost Ampule Versus My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum
Updated on November 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
CNP Laboratory Derma Answer Active Boost Ampule 62 ingredients
My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum 15 ingredients
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CNP Laboratory Derma Answer Active Boost Ampule 62 ingredients
My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum 15 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
C18-21 Alkane
SolventMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Betaine, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Sodium Dna, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Tromethamine, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, C18-21 Alkane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Oil, Trideceth-6, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Troxerutin, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Glycosphingolipids, Linalool, Limonene
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Carbonate
BufferingTripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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