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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum versus My Scheming BB Amino Niacinamide 10% + Algae Serum .

Published on January 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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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.

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Eczema
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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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My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

My Scheming BB Amino Niacinamide 10% + Algae Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

My Scheming BB Amino Niacinamide 10% + Algae Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
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.

My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

My Scheming BB Amino Niacinamide 10% + Algae Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.

Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.

Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

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My Scheming BB Amino Mandelic Acid 10% Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

My Scheming BB Amino Niacinamide 10% + Algae Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

27% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
60% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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