HYGGEE Natural Repair Serum Versus BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
HYGGEE Natural Repair Serum 64 ingredients
BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots 45 ingredients
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HYGGEE Natural Repair Serum 64 ingredients
BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningSimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Dextrin
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycine
Buffering
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingValine
MaskingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-10
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Water, Simethicone, Panthenol, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Dextrin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Cellulose Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Trideceth-10, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Polyglutamic Acid, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Betaine
Water
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract 11%
Emollient
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract 8.75%
Antioxidant
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract 8.75%
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract 8.75%
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract 8.75%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantViscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSedum Rosea Root Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Panax Ginseng Root Extract 11%, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract 8.75%, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract 8.75%, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract 8.75%, Arctium Lappa Root Extract 8.75%, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Sedum Rosea Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Caramel
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Butylene 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.
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 WaterGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract is from a flowering plant native to Eastern US and Canada.
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root has been used in traditional indigenous medicine.
Other colloquial names for this plant include black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, or fairy candle
Learn more about Cimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Angelica Gigas Root Extract yet.
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes Peony plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.
Learn more about Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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HYGGEE Natural Repair Serum 64 ingredients
This is a really nice winter skin saviour and works phenomenally to keep my skin hydrated. The formula might be a bit divisive, as this leaves quite a sticky residue on the skin, but I feel like the residue is partly what makes this work so well for maintaining skin hydration throughout the day despite the dry winter air. This might not be pleasant for nighttime use due to the stickiness Show more
