Marcelle Retinol + Probiotic Night Serum Versus Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Marcelle Retinol + Probiotic Night Serum 32 ingredients
Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence 30 ingredients
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Marcelle Retinol + Probiotic Night Serum 32 ingredients
Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialDimethiconol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingC13-16 Isoalkane
SolventT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Retinol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bakuchiol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Squalane, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, C13-16 Isoalkane, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Ferulate
Water
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
PCA
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantHistidine
HumectantLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium PCA
Humectant
Calcium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Nitrate
SoothingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Serine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Glycine, PCA, Urea, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glucose, Histidine, Lysine Hcl, Glutamine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Phenylalanine, Sodium Chloride, Potassium PCA, Calcium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-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
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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