Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum Versus Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40
Updated on January 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum 20 ingredients
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40 32 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum 20 ingredients
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Acetate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cellulose
AbsorbentWater, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cellulose
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Fructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Dextrin
AbsorbentSucrose
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingHexyl Nicotinate
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Isomerate, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Fructose, Glucose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Urea, Dextrin, Sucrose, Geraniol, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Hexyl Nicotinate, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Propylene 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 GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum 20 ingredients
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40 32 ingredients
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