Future 5 Elements Beauty Drops No. 3 Versus Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face
Updated on January 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Future 5 Elements Beauty Drops No. 3 12 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Future 5 Elements Beauty Drops No. 3 12 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face 26 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantMagnesium Chloride
Malic Acid
Buffering
Vinegar
Phytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Serine
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tea-Lactate
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Malic Acid, Vinegar, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sulfur, Allantoin, Sodium Salicylate, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Tea-Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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