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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of FOREO Serum Serum Serum versus D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum .

Last updated on March 12, 2024. Published on April 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum Swedish Brand Sweden
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Rosa Damascena Flower WaterDipropylene GlycolNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateWaterGlycereth-261,2-HexanediolNiacinamideTuber Magnatum ExtractTocopherolHydroxyethyl UreaButylene GlycolPersea Gratissima OilBetaineGlycerinPanthenolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSorbitolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTATocopheryl Acetate AdenosineBifida Ferment LysateCamellia Japonica Seed OilHibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilGlycine Soja OilArginineBellis Perennis Flower ExtractCarbomerFreesia Refracta ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractLilium Candidum Flower ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractSaussurea Involucrata ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractMentha Rotundifolia Leaf ExtractMonarda Didyma Leaf ExtractRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractSparassis Crispa ExtractSodium Palmitoyl ProlinePotassium SorbateAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit OilHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractBixa Orellana Seed OilNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractParfumHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinaloolCitronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum 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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FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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.

FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

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FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.

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

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

FOREO Serum Serum Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

D'Alba White Truffle First Aromatic Spray Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

51% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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