Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum Versus Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum
Updated on March 20, 2025
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, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum 18 ingredients
Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum 18 ingredients
Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
HumectantGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Water, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Pantolactone, Glycoproteins, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract
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 WaterGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
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 improves texture and brightens the 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.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Jart+ Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum 18 ingredients
Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum 16 ingredients
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