iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Insta-Glo Resurfacing Acid Mask Versus S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel
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What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
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
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Ingredient Info
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Insta-Glo Resurfacing Acid Mask 57 ingredients
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel 30 ingredients
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Insta-Glo Resurfacing Acid Mask 57 ingredients
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel 30 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingTartaric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Collagen
Moisturising
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBoerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
HumectantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Collagen, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Jojoba Esters, Persea Gratissima Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sea Water Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Arginine, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Sodium PCA, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Lactate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantC12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingMalic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingTartaric Acid
Buffering
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPlantago Lanceolata Juice
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, C12-13 Pareth-9, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Juice, Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycerinGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPyruvic acid is a colorless liquid used to mask the smell of other ingredients (usually ones with an unpleasant scent).
Tartaric acid is an AHA with exfoliating and antioxidant properties. It is found in many fruits, such as tamarind, grapes, bananas, and avocados.
AHAs provide chemical exfoliation, helping to improve skin tone and texture.
Tartaric acid is not as well studied as other AHAs, such as glycolic acid.
Learn more about Tartaric AcidSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCitric 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 AcidSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCA1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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