Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum Versus It's Skin Retinoidin Serum
Updated on March 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
It's Skin Retinoidin Serum 35 ingredients
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Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
It's Skin Retinoidin Serum 35 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCholesterol
Emollient
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Adenosine, Carbomer, Caramel, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Ceramide NP, CI 19140, Cholesterol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
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Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
It's Skin Retinoidin Serum 35 ingredients
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Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
really calmed my skin and inflammations!
Not sure how effective Chaenomeles Sinensis is or this formula is. Seems to have a light scent
