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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Oil Control Pore Minimizing Serum versus Eminence Organics Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster-Serum .

Published on March 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive 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 common allergens, fragrances and oils

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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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming
Community Rating: Mixed

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.

Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.

However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.

Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.

Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.

Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

e.l.f. cosmetics Oil Control Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Eminence Organics Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster-Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Oil Control Pore Minimizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Eminence Organics Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster-Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

38% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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