Josie Maran Micro Milk Activator Accelerated Renewal Drops Versus #OOTD (oxygen of the day) Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum
Updated on June 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Josie Maran Micro Milk Activator Accelerated Renewal Drops 39 ingredients
#OOTD (oxygen of the day) Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Josie Maran Micro Milk Activator Accelerated Renewal Drops 39 ingredients
#OOTD (oxygen of the day) Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Octadecenedioic Acid
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phosphatidylglycerol
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kojic Acid, Coconut Alkanes, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Propanediol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Octadecenedioic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phosphatidylglycerol, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Saccharide Isomerate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Cellulose Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
