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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum versus Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum .

Published on March 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens and silicones

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Serum French Brand France

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.

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Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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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Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Carnosine.

Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate.

Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.

Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.

Laminaria Digitata contains amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed. These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.

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Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Institut Esthederm Cellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

30% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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