Updated on June 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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 brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA Lactic Acid 12.5% Face Peel Serum with HA 11 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence 25 ingredients
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Cos De BAHA Lactic Acid 12.5% Face Peel Serum with HA 11 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence 25 ingredients
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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.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic Acid1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseIngredient Ratings
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Cos De BAHA Lactic Acid 12.5% Face Peel Serum with HA 11 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence 25 ingredients
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Cos De BAHA Lactic Acid 12.5% Face Peel Serum with HA 11 ingredients
Ericj89
Texture: Very lightweight. Absorbed easily.
Scent: No scent
Performance: I use this when I feel my skin is rough textured. Hydrating.
Pros:...
Texture: Very lightweight. Absorbed easily.
Scent: No scent
Performance: I use this when I feel my skin is rough textured. Hydrating.
Pros: Slightly higher strength than The Ordinary (10%)
Cons: Oily free ingredient list but it makes my fingers slippery, my gel type moisturizer just running off my fingers.
WRP/WNRP: WNRP