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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum versus Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment .

Published on September 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
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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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.

4
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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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This 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.

Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
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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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 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.

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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 30.

10
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan 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 Isostearate

Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 29.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

34% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Ferver Skincare Fermented Prebiotic Glow Face Serum 32 ingredients

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Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment 35 ingredients

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