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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum versus Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum .

Published on July 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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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.

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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

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
75% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum 18 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings

Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum 16 ingredients

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