IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer Versus Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Myreth-3 Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Myreth-3 Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Stearyl Alcohol, Silica, Tocopherol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, CI 77891, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Potassium Sorbate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Biotin
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventC9-12 Alkane
SolventFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Succinic Acid
BufferingFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glucosamine
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Amylopectin
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Lecithin
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Succinic Acid, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Azelaic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Glucosamine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Dextrin, Polydextrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Amylopectin, Butylene Glycol, Succinoglycan, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Phytate, Lecithin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Parfum
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 WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric 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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IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
Amazing
not worth it
feels sticky and fragrance is super strong ur better off getting a different exfoliant and its super expensive for what it is
