Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum versus KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum .
Last updated on July 11, 2023. Published on August 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum 33 ingredients
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
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KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum 33 ingredients
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum 36 ingredients
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KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum 33 ingredients
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum 36 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate • Propanediol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Titanium Dioxide • Citral • Copper Lysinate/Prolinate • Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Hexapeptide-11 • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Lactic Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Methylglucoside Phosphate • Mica • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum • Xanthan Gum
Water • Pentylene Glycol • Sinorhizobium Meliloti Ferment Filtrate • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Glycerin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Brassica Napus Extract • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hexapeptide-11 • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Lactic Acid • Lecithin • Parfum • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Pinus Nigra Bud/Needle Extract • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum
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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 WaterKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AlcoholKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hexapeptide-11 is a peptide.
KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 ParfumKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan.
KORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumKORRES Golden Krocus Ageless Saffron Elixir Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
KORRES Black Pine Sculpt + Lift Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
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