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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum versus Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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.

Price

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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

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (3)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (6)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

2
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.

Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

Learn more about Glycereth-26

Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

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74% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
8% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
62% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Numbuzin No. 6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum 39 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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honimoli

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

It's amazing. It's my HG serum when it comes to help my skin with hydration and moisture so far.

It has a dewy finish. I use around 6-8 dots for...

It's amazing. It's my HG serum when it comes to help my skin with hydration and moisture so far.

It has a dewy finish. I use around 6-8 dots for my face and neck, then I use a moisturizer on top. I have a gel moisturizer (anua soothing cream 70%) that isn't moisturizing enough, but with this, the very noticeable shine lasts max. 8 hours from night to morning (when I wake up), considering I don't usually wait 1 hour after doing my skincare before going to sleep. I wake up with softer skin as well. Even by afternoon though, when I skip using it in the AM, my skin is still slightly dewy (just not as noticeable), and softer than before.

So: it has helped me get a glass-skin shine when putting it on, and once the 8-hours pass and I don't put it on the AM, I still have a more natural shine which people with normal skin have, like some friends. I have a lot of dullness and my olive skin looks gray sometimes— especially on my cheeks, so this is really helpful.

I recommed it if you have dry or dehydrated skin. It is a bit sticky at first, so you can use it on slightly damp skin if it annoys you. Personally, I don't really mind, but I believe using it on damp skin helps with hydration as well (because the only thing that hydrates is water).

It can also be used in the morning, and the shine will last more time if you use a more occlusive product on top, which I recommend.

Only con is that it stings eyes a bit, but that's most products for me, because my skin is reactive and my eyes are very sensitive.

Overall, it's my favorite. I don't think I'll stop using it soon. Another plus is that it's a bottle of around 50ml, and you only need to use a bit, so it lasts a long time, around 1.5 months if you use it twice daily, and around 3 months if you use it once daily. I see most serums are 10ml-30ml, so this one is truly worth it.

Edit: I forgot to mention the smell. The smell fades away when you start putting it on after some seconds, and isn't strong to the point I would think it is fragance-free if it smelled more clinical, or like glue. I don't know how to describe the smell— perhaps slightly like flowers, but it's really light so not as noticeable. I have a sensitive nose and I don't like using perfumes usually, but this products works for me because of how light the smell is.

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SamanthaTan_417

11 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Good do-it-all serum for lazy people
I love this because I'm super lazy with my skincare.

I find this serum to be extremely moisturising without...

Good do-it-all serum for lazy people
I love this because I'm super lazy with my skincare.

I find this serum to be extremely moisturising without being too heavy and so, I use this as my last step in my night routine (without any other moisturiser)

On my laziest day's i'll just cleanse my face and slap this on.

Numbuzin No. 5 Goodbye Blemish Serum 39 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 12 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Irritating (1)
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SkylerMikalson

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I was not very knowledgable about skincare when I first tried this product, so I can't fault it for that, but I have to say it was extremely...

I was not very knowledgable about skincare when I first tried this product, so I can't fault it for that, but I have to say it was extremely irritating for me.

If you're new to skincare and are looking for something for acne, I do not think you should start with this.

I'm honestly not sure what is in this that is supposed to treat acne besides Niacinamide, which I've come to suspect my skin may not like in any amount anyway - I think it irritates me and causes flakiness.

And on top of the potentially irritating niacinamide, it has ascorbic acid, which is crazy given that Numbuzin is not marketing this as a vitamin C serum whatsoever. Vitamin C is a good ingredient for some people, but it doesn't treat acne, and ascorbic acid is the most irritating form of it. Why is it in here??

AND it has three essential oils in it! For what? Again, essential oils are irritants and, as far as I know do not treat acne.

So, why would you put highly irritating ingredients that do not treat acne in a product that is marketed as an acne treatment? If anything, those will only worsen acne, as irritated skin tends to be more acne prone.

I don't know, maybe I'm missing something, given that this product is so highly rated otherwise, but I just wouldn't recommend it to anyone, personally.

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rainbowfish

5 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

this clears up dark spots and acne scars so well!

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