Hanasui Men Bright Active Serum Versus Puca – Pure & Care For Men Serum
Updated on May 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Hanasui Men Bright Active Serum 18 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care For Men Serum 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hanasui Men Bright Active Serum 18 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care For Men Serum 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Corn Gluten Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Corn Gluten Amino Acids, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-5, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Allantoin, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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