Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olival Vitaminski Serum RA versus Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum .
Last updated on March 13, 2024. Published on December 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Olival Vitaminski Serum RA 33 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum 38 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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Olival Vitaminski Serum RA 33 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olival Vitaminski Serum RA 33 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum 38 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide Eos • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP • Retinal • Phospholipids • Astaxanthin • Behenic Acid • Cholesterol • Ceteareth-25 • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Squalane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Cyclodextrin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Ascorbic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Silica
Water • Glycerin • Bis-Peg-12 Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sea Salt • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Calcium PCA • Magnesium PCA • Lecithin • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Gellan Gum • Ceteareth-25 • Lactic Acid • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenic Acid • Cholesterol • Hydrated Silica • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Disodium Phosphate • Parfum • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene
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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 WaterOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum 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 GlycerinOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 NPOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ceramide NS 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.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Olival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 7.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ceramide EOS 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.
Ceramide EOS is a synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Sphingosine having the D-erythro structure linked to an esterified omega-hydroxy saturated or unsaturated fatty acid
Learn more about Ceramide EosOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 8.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
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 NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. 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 NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Behenic Acid is a fatty acid and has moisturizing properties.
It is naturally occuring in the Moringa oleifera tree, rapeseed oil, and peanut oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenic AcidOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 14.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 15.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ceteareth-25 comes from Cetearyl Alcohol. (And Cetearyl Alcohol is created from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
This ingredient is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. As an emulsifier, it helps oil mix with water.
Like cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25 can help thicken and create a gel-like consistency.
Learn more about Ceteareth-25Olival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 16.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 17.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
This ceramide helps condition and moisturize skin.
It is created by reacting caproic acid and phytosphingosine, two fatty acids.
Ceramides work to improve hydration from within Their lipophilic trait means they are likely to be absorbed into skin but expected to remain in the epidermis (the outer layer of skin).
Learn more about Caprooyl PhytosphingosineOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 18.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Caprooyl Sphingosine.
Olival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 19.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Olival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 26.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Olival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 27.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 BenzoateOlival Vitaminski Serum RA contains this as ingredient number 31.
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
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