Klur Stellar Restoration Versus TruSkin Tea Tree Super Serum+
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Klur Stellar Restoration 29 ingredients
TruSkin Tea Tree Super Serum+ 18 ingredients
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Klur Stellar Restoration 29 ingredients
TruSkin Tea Tree Super Serum+ 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sulfated Olive Oil
Cleansing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract
MoisturisingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sulfated Olive Oil, Retinol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Arnica Montana Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Silybum Marianum Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sulfated Olive Oil
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Retinol, Sulfated Olive Oil, Salicylic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sulfated Olive Oil is a type of sulfate, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidRosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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