Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads versus DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum .
Published on February 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Ingredient Info
Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads 30 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads 30 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
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Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads 30 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ferulic Acid • Dimethyl Mea • Resveratrol • Mandelic Acid • Lactic Acid • Gluconolactone • Lactobionic Acid • Allantoin • Panthenol • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Prunus Domestica Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Menthone Glycerin Acetal • Potassium Sorbate • Phytic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 20 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Lactic Acid • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Beheneth-5 • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Sclerotium Gum • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Gluconolactone • Mandelic Acid • Bisabolol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Phospholipids • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Allantoin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lactobionic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • C15-23 Alkane
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 6.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 7.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 8.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lactobionic Acid is a PHA. PHAs exfoliate the top layer of skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
By removing dead skin cells, PHAs leave the skin brighter and with even-texture.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
Learn more about Lactobionic AcidDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AllantoinDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 15.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDerma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 27.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 29.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads contains this as ingredient number 30.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Derma E Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads 30 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
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