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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum versus Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum .

Published on June 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
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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.

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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
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (7)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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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daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.

It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.

Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.

Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.

While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.

Read more about traditional retinol

Learn more about Bakuchiol

daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-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.

daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

61% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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daymellow Galactomy Bakuchiol Serum 18 ingredients

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Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum 42 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Hydrating (1)
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kusatsuri

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Still not sure...
I am not so sure whether to like it or not. I tried it out and its my first bottle. So far I did not notice anything bad, but...

Still not sure...
I am not so sure whether to like it or not. I tried it out and its my first bottle. So far I did not notice anything bad, but also nothing really great happened.
I will buy it again because I think it helps getting my skin less fine lines and keeping it smoother BUT I am not sure. I will try it out only at night in combination with the Dr. Different Vitalift nightcreme, maybe this combo will work better. But otherwise I need to test it for a longer period of time I guess...

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AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

My husband likes the feeling in his skin, but can't say if he noticed a difference. I didn't notice any effects so I moved on to try my next...

My husband likes the feeling in his skin, but can't say if he noticed a difference. I didn't notice any effects so I moved on to try my next product. Good product, just not for me.

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