Puca – Pure & Care Serum Oil-Cocktail Hyaluronic Acid Versus ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Puca – Pure & Care Serum Oil-Cocktail Hyaluronic Acid 36 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
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Puca – Pure & Care Serum Oil-Cocktail Hyaluronic Acid 36 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantRubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Panthenol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Xylitol, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, CI 42090, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Methylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningMarrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ProtectingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Oleth-20
CleansingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSalicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Methylene Glycol
AntimicrobialC12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters
Perfuming
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycol Distearate, Polyacrylamide, Oleth-20, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Glycol Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Ferulate, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Methylene Glycol, C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters, Lauryl Alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Parfum
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 WaterHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.
Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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