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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum versus e.l.f. cosmetics Supernourish Facial Oil .

Published on January 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Oil American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Price

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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 (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
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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: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

e.l.f. cosmetics Supernourish Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Santalum Album Oil is created from the Santalum album, or the East Indian sandalwood tree. This oil has fragrance and masking properties due to its unique scent.

Sandalwood may sensitize the skin for those sensitive to fragrances.

It has been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.

Learn more about Santalum Album Oil

e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

e.l.f. cosmetics Supernourish Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Superrefine 10% Niacinamide Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

e.l.f. cosmetics Supernourish Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

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16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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