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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb versus Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum .

Published on December 30, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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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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Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 7.

Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 9.

Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 10.

Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 11.

Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

45% are loved or liked
36% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb 11 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 reviews
FaaW._243's Avatar'
Sep 6, 2023

Better niacinamide serum than The Ordinary for me.

Better niacinamide serum than The Ordinary for me.

JaclynJaxCarley_16's Avatar'
Mar 28, 2024

Love this product. Made a huge difference in my pours and acne. My dermatologist even commented that my skin looked a lot better.

Love this product. Made a huge difference in my pours and acne. My dermatologist even commented that my skin looked a lot better.

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