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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of I'm from Pear Serum versus I'm from Rice Serum .

Published on May 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $23.26
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Starts at $21.60

Ingredient Info

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I'm from Pear Serum 23 ingredients

I'm from Rice Serum 30 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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I'm from Pear Serum 23 ingredients

I'm from Rice Serum 30 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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I'm from Pear Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

I'm from Rice Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

I'm from Pear Serum 23 ingredients

I'm from Rice Serum 30 ingredients

57% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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I'm from Pear Serum 23 ingredients

I'm from Rice Serum 30 ingredients

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Reviews

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I'm from Pear Serum 23 ingredients

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I'm from Rice Serum 30 ingredients

1.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Light (2) Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1)
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Ceci

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Was hydrating but didn't brighten or fade my dark spots at all. I could have just bought a half the price good moisturizer and get the same results

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KristinKlaus_512

4 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Bought it because of the hype, but I have to say I’m so disappointed in this. The texture is great and the packaging is convenient. However, it’s a...

Bought it because of the hype, but I have to say I’m so disappointed in this. The texture is great and the packaging is convenient. However, it’s a serum that does absolutely nothing. It absorbs quickly but after that it feels like I haven’t used anything on my skin— my skin doesn’t feel more hydrated, nourished, or soft. In short, it feels exactly like I just washed my face, even if I have used a toner and a sheet mask before it…

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