Indeed Labs Glow Booster Serum Versus Typology Woman Periodic - Moisturising and Astringent Serum (Week 3 Serum)
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Indeed Labs Glow Booster Serum 20 ingredients
Typology Woman Periodic - Moisturising and Astringent Serum (Week 3 Serum) 19 ingredients
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Indeed Labs Glow Booster Serum 20 ingredients
Typology Woman Periodic - Moisturising and Astringent Serum (Week 3 Serum) 19 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientStrelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Phospholipids, Isohexadecane, Strelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 60, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Glucose, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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