Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum Versus Vividraw Baobab Hydrogel To Drop Ampoule
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum 27 ingredients
Vividraw Baobab Hydrogel To Drop Ampoule 31 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum 27 ingredients
Vividraw Baobab Hydrogel To Drop Ampoule 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmethyst Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Bakuchiol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract, Amethyst Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDiglycerin
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingGellan Gum
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Succinic Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Gellan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Succinic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Tremella Fuciformis is also known as snow mushroom. This ingredient comes from the sporocarp, which is also the fruit body of the fungi.
Snow mushroom has hydrating and antioxidant properties.
According to a manufacturer, the glucuronic acid of this ingredient promotes the presence of hyaluronic acid in the middle layer of skin to keep that layer sufficiently hydrated.
Learn more about Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about Gluconolactone1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
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