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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum versus Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum .

Last updated on January 18, 2024. Published on March 22, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

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 common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

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

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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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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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment 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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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene 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 deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.

The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5

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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

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.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
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.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.

It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.

Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.

Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.

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Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Preservative
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Skin + Me Brighten + Boost Morning Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

45% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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