Paula's Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment Versus ReVive Skincare Fermitif™ Neck Renewal Serum Firming Treatment
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment 25 ingredients
ReVive Skincare Fermitif™ Neck Renewal Serum Firming Treatment 49 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment 25 ingredients
ReVive Skincare Fermitif™ Neck Renewal Serum Firming Treatment 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientEpigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientPullulan
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventSodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Lecithin, Pullulan, Panthenol, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningCocoglycerides
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventIsododecane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-20
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Oligopeptide-24
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
D-Arginyl Tyrosinyl Ornithinyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningCopper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate
Skin Conditioning
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
HumectantAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPullulan
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Oleate
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Dextran
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Phytate
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Cocoglycerides, Propanediol, Isododecane, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Oligopeptide-20, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Oligopeptide-24, Pentapeptide-4, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, D-Arginyl Tyrosinyl Ornithinyl Phenylalanine, Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Allantoin, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Oleate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Ubiquinone, Dextran, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Phytate, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Polyvinyl Alcohol
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
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Paula's Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment 25 ingredients
ReVive Skincare Fermitif™ Neck Renewal Serum Firming Treatment 49 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment 25 ingredients
I wanted to find a niacinamide product that had other benefits like antioxidants. This caused huge cystic acne and flared up my FA. I suspect it's due to the lecithin which I found is not FA safe and in higher concentrations is problematic for acne prone skin.
Lecithin is a mixture of diglycerides of stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids. It can contain soybean oil and phospholipid fatty acids Show more
Good product :) My pores shrank and actually made a difference compared to 15 and 10 percent concentrations. I was surprised there was no irritation even after using twice a day. My skin loves niacinamide.
