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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick versus Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream .

Last updated on December 29, 2023. Published on January 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Ceramides (4)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (10)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C10-18 Triglycerides • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Beta-Sitosterol • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Oleic Acid • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Glucosyl Ceramide • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Glycosphingolipids • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Alpha-Glucan • Resveratrol • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Acacia Senegal Gum • Sodium PCA • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Quercetin • Astaxanthin • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Dextrin • Palmitic Acid • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Lactate • Stearic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Polysorbate 60 • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 9.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 15.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 18.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.

Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 25.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 26.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 33.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick contains this as ingredient number 38.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

47% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Live Tinted SUPERHUE Hyperpigmentation Serum Stick 38 ingredients

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Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients

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