Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Serum Versus Goop Beauty Youth Boost Peptide Serum
Updated on July 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Serum 28 ingredients
Goop Beauty Youth Boost Peptide Serum 45 ingredients
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Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Serum 28 ingredients
Goop Beauty Youth Boost Peptide Serum 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructose
HumectantLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Levulinic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oligopeptide-1, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDaemonorops Draco Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
2-Hexanol
Perfuming
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingPiper Nigrum Fruit Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Heptapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Daemonorops Draco Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Xanthan Gum, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, 2-Hexanol, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Heptapeptide-7, Lecithin, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Calcium Gluconate, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCitric 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 AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
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