Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops versus Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum .
Published on January 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops 33 ingredients
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops 33 ingredients
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops 33 ingredients
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum 29 ingredients
Water • Squalane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Zingiber Officinale Water • Glycerin • Polysilicone-11 • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • BHA • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Sodium Phytate • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dehydroacetic Acid • Laureth-12 • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Silica • Alcohol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Helichrysum Italicum Extract • Tocopherol • CI 19140
Water • Butylene Glycol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Mica • Glycerin • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Buteth-3 • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Pvp • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Disodium EDTA • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dehydroacetic Acid • Silica • Dimethiconol • Propylene Glycol • Tributyl Citrate • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate • Citronellol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterKIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinKIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer.
KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholKIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 11.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumKIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 15.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideKIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 18.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 23.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 24.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaKIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops contains this as ingredient number 28.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops 33 ingredients
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum 29 ingredients
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KIKO Milano Smart Charge Drops 33 ingredients
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant lifting Serum 29 ingredients
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