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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum versus The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum .

Last updated on February 06, 2024. Published on June 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

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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Starts at $7.69
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Starts at $10.00

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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

54% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum 13 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
itsyogirljeni's avatar

itsyogirljeni

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I'm baffled!
I'm allergic to aloe but this product does nothing but gives me a better skin??? I'm confused! I always irritated by niacinamide but...

I'm baffled!
I'm allergic to aloe but this product does nothing but gives me a better skin??? I'm confused! I always irritated by niacinamide but this product gives the best niacinamide effect on my skin! Absolute bomb.

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum 24 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 10 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) No Scent (2) Sticky (2) Works Well (2) Heavy (1)
Hubayobi's avatar

Hubayobi

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

SUPER GOOD
I had redness on my cheeks and this product got rid of it! It’s super cheap and it’s seems small but it lasted me like 3 months. It’s...

SUPER GOOD
I had redness on my cheeks and this product got rid of it! It’s super cheap and it’s seems small but it lasted me like 3 months. It’s very lightweight but it has a little bit tacky finish but after you layer it with moisturizer it feels good. Did such a great job. Recommend!

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faulmag

4 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Did not irritate my rather sensitive skin, and I like that it also has hyaluronic acid. However, I hate the bottle, it feels like I bought it at...

Did not irritate my rather sensitive skin, and I like that it also has hyaluronic acid. However, I hate the bottle, it feels like I bought it at the dollar store.

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