Naturium Alpha Arbutin Serum 2% Versus Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Alpha Arbutin Serum 2% 20 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum 15 ingredients
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Naturium Alpha Arbutin Serum 2% 20 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (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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Naturium Alpha Arbutin Serum 2% 20 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum 15 ingredients
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Naturium Alpha Arbutin Serum 2% 20 ingredients
Not bad but not good is what this product is. I've used the entire bottle and I haven't seen any difference in my skin. I bought this for my hyperpigmentation but I haven't seen any improvement in healing it.
I haven't repurchased it as I've found another alternative that I'm trying out now that is suppose to be really good in healing past acne marks.
I bought this from SpaceNK.
