Avène Dermabsolu Recontouring Serum Versus Boots Bakuchiol Face Serum
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Dermabsolu Recontouring Serum 39 ingredients
Boots Bakuchiol Face Serum 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène Dermabsolu Recontouring Serum 39 ingredients
Boots Bakuchiol Face Serum 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningVanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Bakuchiol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Mica, Palmitic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, CI 77891, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tropolone, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Bisabolol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenoxyethanol, Bakuchiol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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!
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Avène Dermabsolu Recontouring Serum 39 ingredients
Boots Bakuchiol Face Serum 16 ingredients
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