Fyne PHA Smoothing and Resurfacing Serum Versus Fyne Retinoid Regenerating Serum
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Fyne PHA Smoothing and Resurfacing Serum 18 ingredients
Fyne Retinoid Regenerating Serum 61 ingredients
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Fyne PHA Smoothing and Resurfacing Serum 18 ingredients
Fyne Retinoid Regenerating Serum 61 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Methylpropanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Melatonin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Lecithin
EmollientCarnitine
CleansingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ceteareth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Retinal, Melatonin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Phospholipids, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ferulic Acid, Resveratrol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Salicylate, Lecithin, Carnitine, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium EDTA, Ubiquinone, Potassium Sorbate, 4-Butylresorcinol, Tocopherol, Biotin, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinTranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBiosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinIngredient Ratings
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