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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum versus Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum .

Published on March 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin 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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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.

Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.

As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.

Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.

Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.

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Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract.

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-based Retinol Alternative Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Beekman 1802 Smooth Booster Willow Bark Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

65% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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