Is Clinical Active Serum Versus Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Is Clinical Active Serum versus Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum .

Published on February 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens

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Is Clinical Active Serum

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum

Serum American Brand United States

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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Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 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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Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum 11 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Triethanolamine • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Arbutin • Polyporus Umbellatus Extract • Menthol • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Calcium Pantothenate • Pentylene Glycol • Menthol • Phenoxyethanol • Asiaticoside • Polyporus Umbellatus Extract • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid • CI 42090

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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.

Water

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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Is Clinical Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Polyporus Umbellatus Extract

What it does: Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Polyporus Umbellatus Extract.

Is Clinical Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Menthol

What it does: Masking, Refreshing

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.

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Is Clinical Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Is Clinical Active Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Is Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

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