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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence versus JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum .

Published on February 09, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum 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.

Serum

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

Price

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Buy Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

Starts at $29.00
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Starts at $79.00

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
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake. GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

Studies show GFF applied to the skin improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.

GFF tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF. Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.

Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation. One study found GFF helped regulate sebum and keratin in participants.

GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.

Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

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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ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
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.

ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
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.

ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Algin is brown algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.

Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
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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ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

46% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence 13 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1)
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AnaG

19 days ago · Dry Skin
Review

Bought for my husband. He likes it. Fluid and non sticky but very hidrating. His rosacea didn't complain. Happy husband happy wife without someone...

Bought for my husband. He likes it. Fluid and non sticky but very hidrating. His rosacea didn't complain. Happy husband happy wife without someone using her skincare.

JLo Beauty That J.Lo Glow In a Multitasking Serum 38 ingredients

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