KAINE Vita Drop Serum Versus Mary & May Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Serum
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 dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
KAINE Vita Drop Serum 39 ingredients
Mary & May Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Serum 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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KAINE Vita Drop Serum 39 ingredients
Mary & May Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Serum 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Trideceth-10
CleansingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Trideceth-10, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
KAINE Vita Drop Serum 39 ingredients
Mary & May Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Serum 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
KAINE Vita Drop Serum 39 ingredients
I really wanted to love this serum as the ingredient lists are great but I did not notice any major difference in my PAH nor did it brighten my skin after 2 bottles. It is hydrating though
Mary & May Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Serum 8 ingredients
Best. I really like this product. Very calming and soothing
