Herbivore Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum Versus BeautyBio The ZenBubble Gel Cream
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Herbivore Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum 51 ingredients
BeautyBio The ZenBubble Gel Cream 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Herbivore Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum 51 ingredients
BeautyBio The ZenBubble Gel Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientIsoamyl Acetate
SolventBenzaldehyde
Masking
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Maltol
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethylhydroxy Furanone
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Squalane, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Silica, 2,3-Butanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Lactate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gamma-Octalactone, Vanillin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isoamyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde, Anisaldehyde, Maltol, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethylhydroxy Furanone
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Herbivore Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum 51 ingredients
BeautyBio The ZenBubble Gel Cream 25 ingredients
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Herbivore Milky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum 51 ingredients
BeautyBio The ZenBubble Gel Cream 25 ingredients
I suffered from dry skin that made other moisturizers feel like my skin was on fire during the colder months and this was one of the products that brought my skin back to life!!!! Became a holy grail. A little goes a long way and it’s easy to spread out. You can also add a serum to it as well for extra hydration!!
Although i love it, my only con is the price and i go through 2 bottles a year Show more
