Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin versus La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco .
Published on November 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin 13 ingredients
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco 11 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin 13 ingredients
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco 11 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin 13 ingredients
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco 11 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPrincipia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GumPrincipia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco contains this as ingredient number 10.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolPrincipia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco contains this as ingredient number 3.
Benzyl 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 AlcoholPrincipia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin 13 ingredients
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco 11 ingredients
Usage
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Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin 13 ingredients
La Saponaria Niacinamide + Zinco 11 ingredients
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