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Lacoco En Nature 5% Bakuchiol Essence Versus Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum

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Serum

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Updated on August 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Lacoco En Nature 5% Bakuchiol Essence 17 ingredients

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Lacoco En Nature 5% Bakuchiol Essence 17 ingredients

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

5% Bakuchiol Essence

Water

Skin Conditioning

Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Niacinamide

Smoothing

Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate

Phenoxyethanol

Xanthan Gum

Zinc

Salicylic Acid

Amylopectin

Dextrin

Absorbent

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Tetrasodium EDTA

Water, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Zinc, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA

Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

C9-12 Alkane

Solvent

Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract

Astringent

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Salicylic Acid

Pentylene Glycol

Mandelic Acid

Succinic Acid

Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract

Astringent

Azelaic Acid

Buffering

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Bisabolol

Masking

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Glucosamine

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Saccharomyces Ferment

Dextrin

Polydextrose

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Amylopectin

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Succinoglycan

Skin Conditioning

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial

Lauroyl Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Phytate

Lecithin

Aminomethyl Propanol

Xanthan Gum

Citric Acid

Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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.

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Niacinamide 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.

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

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Salicylic Acid

Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Salicylic 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.

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Amylopectin

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Dextrin

Absorbent

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.

Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.

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1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

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 preservatives