OSEA Anti-Aging Sea Serum Versus OSEA Seaglow Overnight Serum AHA Treatment
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
OSEA Anti-Aging Sea Serum 33 ingredients
OSEA Seaglow Overnight Serum AHA Treatment 23 ingredients
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OSEA Anti-Aging Sea Serum 33 ingredients
OSEA Seaglow Overnight Serum AHA Treatment 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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 ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Olivate
Phytic Acid
Malic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Methylheptylglycerin
HumectantSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
MaskingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantSpondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Olivate, Phytic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Methylheptylglycerin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Sea Water, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Pisum Sativum Peptide
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 GlycerinCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateWe don't have a description for Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract yet.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePhytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect.
The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid.
In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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