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Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum Versus DR's Secret Refining Serum 9

Serum

Facial Treatment

Korean Brand

Singaporean Brand

Updated on May 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum 23 ingredients

DR's Secret Refining Serum 9 36 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum 23 ingredients

DR's Secret Refining Serum 9 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Glass Skin Refining Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Niacinamide

Smoothing

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Adenosine

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Madecassoside

Antioxidant

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Humectant

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Humectant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Sodium Carbomer

Beta-Glucan

Saccharide Isomerate

Phytic Acid

Sucrose

Humectant

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Refining Serum 9

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Castanea Sativa Shell Extract

Skin Conditioning

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Masking

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark

Skin Conditioning

Rhus Semialata Gall Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Carbomer

Triethanolamine

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Yeast Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant

Mentha Haplocalix Extract

Masking

Menthyl Lactate

Masking

Glycerin

Humectant

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Hydrolyzed Albumen

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Ethyl Hexanediol

Beta-Glucan

Benzyl Glycol

Cysteine

Cystine

Glutamic Acid

Methionine

Serine

Valine

Raspberry Ketone

Parfum

Phenoxyethanol

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

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 preservatives

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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