Gallinée Youthful Serum Versus Darphin Ideal Resource Perfecting Smoothing Serum
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Gallinée Youthful Serum 25 ingredients
Darphin Ideal Resource Perfecting Smoothing Serum 62 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Gallinée Youthful Serum 25 ingredients
Darphin Ideal Resource Perfecting Smoothing Serum 62 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCinnamic Acid
Perfuming
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Pentylene Glycol, Inulin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Lactobacillus, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cinnamic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningMenyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Isohexadecane
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glucosamine Hcl
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Alcohol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Polyethylene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Biotin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caffeine, Parfum, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isohexadecane, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Glucosamine Hcl, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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