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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum versus Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on August 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Body Serum American Brand United States
Body Lotion American Brand United States

Body Serum

Body serums give the skin on your body extra nourishment.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Isopentyldiol.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.

This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Inulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.

The majority of inulin is extracted from chicory, but can also be obtained from other plants such as garlic, onion, asparagus, and sugarcane.

Studies show inulin may help with controlling your skin's natural microbiota when applied topically.

The antioxidant potential of inulin varies depending on the source.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Loved

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

This ingredient has many functions:

Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

10
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.

This ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.

Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.

Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Soft Services SPEED SOAK Skin Rehydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

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47% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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