Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) versus Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide .
Published on March 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, 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.
Body Serum
Body serums give the skin on your body extra nourishment.
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Ingredient Info
Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) 16 ingredients
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) 16 ingredients
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) 16 ingredients
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide 33 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Coconut Alkanes • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Niacinamide • Panthenol • Ceramide NP • Pentylene Glycol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Sucrose Stearate • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Isoamyl Laurate • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • C13-15 Alkane • Petroleum Distillates • Squalane • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Potassium Sorbate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Ceramide NP • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cichorium Intybus Root Extract • Maltobionic Acid • Zinc PCA • Maltodextrin • Citric Acid • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sucrose Stearate • Lactobacillus Ferment • Mandelic Acid • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 4.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 5.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 NiacinamideNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 6.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 8.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 18.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 11.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 12.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 28.
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner with emollient and emulsifier properties.
It is an esther of stearic acid and Polyglycerin-10.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 StearateNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oils and water from separating in a product. This property also makes it a surfactant and therefore a cleansing agent.
Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 14.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateNecessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) 16 ingredients
Iota Superplant Body Serum+ with 2% Niacinamide 33 ingredients
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Necessaire The Body Serum (Le Serum Corps) 16 ingredients
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