OSEA Anti-Aging Sea Serum Versus KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Spotless Serum with 15% Vitamin Super C
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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 oils
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Ingredient Info
OSEA Anti-Aging Sea Serum 33 ingredients
KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Spotless Serum with 15% Vitamin Super C 29 ingredients
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OSEA Anti-Aging Sea Serum 33 ingredients
KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Spotless Serum with 15% Vitamin Super C 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pullulan
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract
Emulsion StabilisingPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSilica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pullulan, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract, Panthenol, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Silica, Sorbitan Olivate, Arginine, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Wild Boar Oil
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Panthenol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Wild Boar Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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