heimish Marine Care Retinol For Face Serum Versus Mary & May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum
Updated on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
heimish Marine Care Retinol For Face Serum 54 ingredients
Mary & May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum 16 ingredients
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What's inside
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heimish Marine Care Retinol For Face Serum 54 ingredients
Mary & May Idebenone + Blackberry Complex Serum 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingChitosan
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycol Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingChlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Retinol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Chitosan, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycol Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Coptis Japonica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Parfum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Plankton Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Spirulina Platensis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. 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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