Hey Bud Smooth It Over 10% Niacinamide + Hemp Serum Versus Round Lab Vita Niacin Blemish Serum
Updated on July 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, Vitamin C 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Hey Bud Smooth It Over 10% Niacinamide + Hemp Serum 18 ingredients
Round Lab Vita Niacin Blemish Serum 36 ingredients
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Hey Bud Smooth It Over 10% Niacinamide + Hemp Serum 18 ingredients
Round Lab Vita Niacin Blemish Serum 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingCannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Betaine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycine Soja Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tranexamic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Xanthophylls
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 WaterNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePropanediol 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 PropanediolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopherol (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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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