Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence Versus Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
Updated on January 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence 24 ingredients
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum 29 ingredients
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Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence 24 ingredients
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Geraniol
Perfuming
Pantolactone
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, PEG-8, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Linalool, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Pantolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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 Glycerin1,2-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
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 GlycolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateXanthan 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 GumCitric 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 AcidGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolIngredient Ratings
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Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence 24 ingredients
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum 29 ingredients
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Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence 24 ingredients
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum 29 ingredients
I don’t think it does much… but it smells delightful and makes me feel luxurious.
