Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment .
Last updated on February 25, 2024. Published on April 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment 42 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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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment 42 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed 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 • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Peg-8 • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Polysorbate 80 • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Tripeptide-32 • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Lactobacillus Ferment • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caffeine • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract • Silybum Marianum Extract • Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Sodium Lactate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Gluconate • Sodium PCA • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Sucrose • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • CI 14700 • CI 19140
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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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment 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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract comes from the watermelon. Watermelon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Watermelons are rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and lycopene. It also contains sugars and amino acids, such as arginine and glutathione.
Lycopene is a potent antioxidant. Besides helping to protect your skin against free-radical molecules, it also helps soothe the skin. Lycopene gives watermelon the distinct red color.
Learn more about Citrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 15.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 12.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 40.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAFlorence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Hydrating Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment contains this as ingredient number 39.
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Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment 42 ingredients
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Florence by Mills Dreamy Drops Hydrating Serum 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum with 15% Bifidus Ferment 42 ingredients
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