Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out versus DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum .
Last updated on September 25, 2023. Published on September 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive 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
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Ingredient Info
Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out 20 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out 20 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out 20 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Galactoarabinan • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Pentylene Glycol • Glucose • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Lactic Acid • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Beheneth-5 • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Sclerotium Gum • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Gluconolactone • Mandelic Acid • Bisabolol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Phospholipids • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Allantoin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lactobionic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • C15-23 Alkane
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGeek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 1.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidGeek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 3.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium 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 HydroxideGeek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 4.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinGeek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 5.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerGeek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 9.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract comes from the cactus known as Prickly Pear. Prickly Pear extract has soothing and antioxidant properties.
The flavonoids in prickly pear help reduce inflammation. Prickly pear is also rich in polyphenols, a potent antioxidant.
Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 10.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract.
Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 11.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 17.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Smooth Out contains this as ingredient number 20.
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Geek & Gorgeous Smooth Out 20 ingredients
DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
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DRMTLGY L. A. Refining Serum 33 ingredients
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