COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum Versus The Skin House Dr. Clear Magic Serum
Updated on August 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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 common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
The Skin House Dr. Clear Magic Serum 42 ingredients
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COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
The Skin House Dr. Clear Magic Serum 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Loess Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningHyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Vera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Loess Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Carbomer, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Aloe Vera Callus Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, CI 19140
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 WaterButylene 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
The Skin House Dr. Clear Magic Serum 42 ingredients
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COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
warning!!! this can be SO irritating *if you use it wrong*
do not use with
-ahas
-bhas
-vit c
-other niacinamide products
-start on dry skin first as wet skin absorbs more
tip: sandwich it. i put a little centella ampoule before and after this serum to prevent irritation. if used properly, this serum is a life changer! i struggle with closed comedones and acne scars and this helped Show more
HG acne scar serum
Initially, this serum had helped fade away most of my old acne scars. After while, I thought it didn't do anything more for my new acne growth. So I ditched this serum for about 3 months and tried other new niacinamide products. I REGRET it. Soon after, I got more and more whiteheads and acne. My skin texture becomes uneven and dry. The new acne scars couldn't fade away at all. Show more
