excuse my frank Bakuchiol Age Defense Serum Versus excuse my frank Hydra Cleansing Gel
Updated on October 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
excuse my frank Bakuchiol Age Defense Serum 19 ingredients
excuse my frank Hydra Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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excuse my frank Bakuchiol Age Defense Serum 19 ingredients
excuse my frank Hydra Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Vinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bakuchiol, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Copper Tripeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGluconolactone 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 GluconolactoneGlycerin 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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excuse my frank Bakuchiol Age Defense Serum 19 ingredients
excuse my frank Hydra Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
