Osmosis Beauty Correct Preventative Retinal Serum Versus Maya Chia The Advance Response Complex
Updated on July 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Osmosis Beauty Correct Preventative Retinal Serum 30 ingredients
Maya Chia The Advance Response Complex 64 ingredients
About this product
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Osmosis Beauty Correct Preventative Retinal Serum 30 ingredients
Maya Chia The Advance Response Complex 64 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventFulvic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextran
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Niacinamide, Phosphatidylcholine, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclodextrin, Asiaticoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Retinal, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Lactic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Fulvic Acid, Hydroxyproline, Beta-Glucan, Thioctic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Dextran, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Benzyl Alcohol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Isoamyl Cocoate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Dipteryx Odorata Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBoswellia Carterii Gum
Perfuming
Sodium Phytate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isoamyl Laurate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Hexapeptide-11, Tripeptide-29, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Saccharide Isomerate, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Dipteryx Odorata Seed Ferment Filtrate, Sodium PCA, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Sodium Lactate, Vegetable Oil, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Boswellia Carterii Gum, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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