Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum Versus JUNO & Co Full Body Nectar Serum
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum 38 ingredients
JUNO & Co Full Body Nectar Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum 38 ingredients
JUNO & Co Full Body Nectar Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSqualene
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Pantolactone
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Silica
Abrasive
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Myristyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Squalene, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Pantolactone, Sodium Phytate, Silica, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Bacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Trehalose
Humectant
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicGentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Chinense Bark Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Trehalose, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum 38 ingredients
JUNO & Co Full Body Nectar Serum 19 ingredients
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