Deconstruct Brightening Serum Versus The Body Shop Vitamin E Bi-Phase Moisture Serum
Updated on October 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Deconstruct Brightening Serum 19 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Bi-Phase Moisture Serum 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Deconstruct Brightening Serum 19 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Bi-Phase Moisture Serum 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
EDTA
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Alpha-Arbutin, EDTA, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Octyldodecanol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Water, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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!
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