Joanna Vargas Daily Serum Versus Dr. Loretta Intense Replenishing Serum
Updated on July 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 23 ingredients
Dr. Loretta Intense Replenishing Serum 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 23 ingredients
Dr. Loretta Intense Replenishing Serum 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Copper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantGalactoarabinan
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Copper Chlorophyll, Galactoarabinan, Avena Sativa Bran, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Retinyl Palmitate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glyceryl Linoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 23 ingredients
Dr. Loretta Intense Replenishing Serum 10 ingredients
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