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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Priori DNA Recovery Serum versus Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum .

Published on July 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient

We don't have a description for Ethylhexyl Isononanoate.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.

As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.

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Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Hordeum Distichon Extract.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Micrococcus Lysate.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
What it does: Antioxidant

Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is an antioxidant.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

14
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

15
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Priori DNA Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

30% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

Usage

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