Kitschy Beauty Power Glow Activated Serum Versus Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Updated on November 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kitschy Beauty Power Glow Activated Serum 31 ingredients
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum 23 ingredients
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Kitschy Beauty Power Glow Activated Serum 31 ingredients
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Phragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDecapeptide-12
Bleaching
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Nitrate
SoothingCitric Acid
Buffering
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glyoxal
Antimicrobial
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytic Acid, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Phragmites Karka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Decapeptide-12, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Nitrate, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyoxal
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantPhytic Acid
Sucrose
HumectantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Isomerate, Phytic Acid, Sucrose, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl Glycol
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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
Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect.
The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid.
In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidPrunus Persica Fruit Extract comes from peaches.
Peaches are rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamins C, E and A. Antioxidants help reduce the signs of aging. These vitamins also have plenty of skin benefits on their own (for instance, Vitamin C, E helps with skin brightening).
Peach extract is also an abrasive. Abrasives are an agent used to wear away the surface of skin. They are used to help polish or exfoliate skin.
Emerging research shows Peach extract may help protect UV-B induced skin damage. However, further research is needed.
Learn more about Prunus Persica Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Starch yet.
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.
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Kitschy Beauty Power Glow Activated Serum 31 ingredients
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum 23 ingredients
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Kitschy Beauty Power Glow Activated Serum 31 ingredients
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum 23 ingredients
Its like a multivitamin for your skin
I love this serum, it goes on so smooth and absorbs quickly. You can see a difference overnight with redness and inflammation go down, and over time your skin just looks healthier! It has points in all skills, it is a bit pricey but for long term use and investment I think it's worth it.
I absolutely LOVE this serum! It's perfect for my dry winter skin! It also helped so much when I ruined my skin barrier. I will forever repurchase.
