KRETE Hydrating Body Serum Versus Dime Beauty Boosting Body Serum
Updated on October 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
KRETE Hydrating Body Serum 11 ingredients
Dime Beauty Boosting Body Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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KRETE Hydrating Body Serum 11 ingredients
Dime Beauty Boosting Body Serum 25 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hexanediol
SolventCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Dimethicone, Cholesterol, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, 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.
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.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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!
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