Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum .
Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on April 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment 60 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment 60 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum 59 ingredients
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment 60 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum 59 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 1.5% • Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Lactobacillus Ferment • Coconut Alkanes • Coco-Caprylate • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters • Tranexamic Acid • Hexyl Laurate • Glycine Soja Oil • C15-19 Alkane • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Bakuchiol • Fucus Spiralis Extract • Tetraselmis Chui Extract • Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Zinc Sulfate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Extract • Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Silybum Marianum Seed Extract • Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Extract • Allantoin • Panthenol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Levulinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Anisate
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Propanediol • Arginine • Lactic Acid • Squalane • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Gluconolactone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycolic Acid • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Triethylhexanoin • Sodium Citrate • Silica • Arachidyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Saccharomyces Ferment • Harungana Madagascariensis Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Fomes Officinalis Extract • Oryza Sativa Starch • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Sodium PCA • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Coco-Glucoside • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Behenyl Alcohol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Glyceryl Caprylate • Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer • Glucose • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Phenethyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Lauroyl Lysine • Stearic Acid • C9-12 Alkane • Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer • Sodium Phytate • Triheptanoin • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WateriNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanedioliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about GlyceriniNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 27.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 32.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 38.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 39.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 44.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 59.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 46.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 47.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 49.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 50.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 52.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.
Tocopherol (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 TocopheroliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 53.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Acne Serum Medicated Treatment contains this as ingredient number 59.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Refine Texture & Pore Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
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