Nutrishe Intensive Bright & Glow Serum Versus Nutrishe Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum
Updated on February 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Nutrishe Intensive Bright & Glow Serum 31 ingredients
Nutrishe Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum 31 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Nutrishe Intensive Bright & Glow Serum 31 ingredients
Nutrishe Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingDimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium PCA, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Tributyl Citrate
SolventSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberBHT
Antioxidant
Buteth-3
SolventWater, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Retinol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Panthenol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tributyl Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, BHT, Buteth-3
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneAccording to a manufacturer, this ingredient is used for skin whitening, freckle removal, and photoprotection.
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 GlycyrrhizateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronateSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCATetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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!
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Nutrishe Intensive Bright & Glow Serum 31 ingredients
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