Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum versus skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae .
Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on July 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum 31 ingredients
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum 31 ingredients
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum 31 ingredients
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Ethyl Esters • Hyaluronic Acid • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Caffeine • Propanediol • Carbomer • Triheptanoin • C13-15 Alkane • Sodium Phytate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Methylglucamine • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lactate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium PCA • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Angelica Archangelica Root Water • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Astaxanthin • Ergothioneine • Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Fullerenes • Propane • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil • Buddleja Davidii Extract • Glycerin • Zinc PCA • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Glycosphingolipids • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Perfluorodecalin • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Phytate • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Pvp • Sucrose Palmitate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 GumFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 24.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 36.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
skyn ICELAND Icelandic Youth Serum with Red Algae contains this as ingredient number 30.
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