Earth Harbor Samphire E Sea-Retinol Digital Serum Versus Matte Beauty Pure Retinol 2.5% Anti Aging Serum
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Earth Harbor Samphire E Sea-Retinol Digital Serum 13 ingredients
Matte Beauty Pure Retinol 2.5% Anti Aging Serum 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Earth Harbor Samphire E Sea-Retinol Digital Serum 13 ingredients
Matte Beauty Pure Retinol 2.5% Anti Aging Serum 8 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentMusa Paradisiaca Fruit Juice, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cocos Nucifera Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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Earth Harbor Samphire E Sea-Retinol Digital Serum 13 ingredients
Matte Beauty Pure Retinol 2.5% Anti Aging Serum 8 ingredients
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