Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum Versus Biologique Recherche Sérum Yall~O2 Fundamental Hydration Elixir
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum 32 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Sérum Yall~O2 Fundamental Hydration Elixir 35 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum 32 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Sérum Yall~O2 Fundamental Hydration Elixir 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-18
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Propanediol, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycereth-18, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentXylitylglucoside
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantPolyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantPoloxamer 188
EmulsifyingRhizobian Gum
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Carvi Fruit Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Perfluorodecalin, Coco-Caprylate, Isocetyl Stearate, Maltodextrin, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Xylitol, Poloxamer 188, Rhizobian Gum, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Juglans Regia Shell Extract, Carum Carvi Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum 32 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Sérum Yall~O2 Fundamental Hydration Elixir 35 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
