maru.derm Niacinamide %10 Serum Versus Soho Skin Renewal Serum
Updated on March 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
maru.derm Niacinamide %10 Serum 28 ingredients
Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
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maru.derm Niacinamide %10 Serum 28 ingredients
Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPropanediol
SolventSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
HumectantWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycogen
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantMagnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Wood Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSucrose
HumectantPCA
HumectantPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingProline
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Coco-Caprylate, Sucrose Polystearate, Niacinamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycogen, Sodium PCA, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Santalum Album Wood Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose, PCA, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Lecithin, Serine, Alanine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Glycine, Sodium Benzoate, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Proline, Farnesol
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 WaterNiacinamide 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.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineAlanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineProline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Our skin uses proline as one of the building blocks for producing collagen.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineThreonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Our skin uses threonine for creating collagen and elastin. Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactatePCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
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maru.derm Niacinamide %10 Serum 28 ingredients
This is the first (and for now only) Niacinamide serum that plays well with my skin. It's not irritating at all and I can see that it actually helps. I'll definitely repurchase.
