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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum versus Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner .

Published on July 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner 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.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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: 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.

Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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.

Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.

Apricot Kernel Oil also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.

The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.

Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.

The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil is a fragrance, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe.

Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.

10
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Mangifera Indica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

11
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.

Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and bioactive lipids such as phytosterols, phospholipids, and triterpenes. Punicic acid helps soothe inflammation.

As an emollient, pomegranate oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film helps prevent moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated.

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

12
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

19% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
30% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Frudia Citrus Brightening Serum 37 ingredients

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Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Toner 23 ingredients

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bagheera

4 months ago · Combination Skin
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Advertised to help with your pores but did not help in the slightest. It's fine as a normal toner, but at the price point, without having the extra...

Advertised to help with your pores but did not help in the slightest. It's fine as a normal toner, but at the price point, without having the extra advertised benefit, it is not really worth it.

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