Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum Versus Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum 20 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum 19 ingredients
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About this product
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Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum 20 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Propanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sclerotium Gum, Phytic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Silica, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Lactate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIngredients 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 WaterMandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic 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.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidXanthan 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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Glytone Mandelic Gentle Resurfacing Serum 20 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare 8% L-Mandelic Serum 19 ingredients
