Nip + Fab Dragon’s Blood Fix Plumping Serum Versus SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Nip + Fab Dragon’s Blood Fix Plumping Serum 29 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Nip + Fab Dragon’s Blood Fix Plumping Serum 29 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tapioca Starch
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingCroton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca Starch, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Linalool, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-12, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Sorbic Acid
Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Isoeugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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