Raaie Yellow Moonbeam Retinal Elixir Versus Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1
Updated on July 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Raaie Yellow Moonbeam Retinal Elixir 49 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
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Raaie Yellow Moonbeam Retinal Elixir 49 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Squalane 3%
Emollient
Algae Extract 2%
Emollient
Bakuchiol 2%
Antimicrobial
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phormium Tenax Seed Oil 2%
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventRosa Canina Fruit Oil 2%
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPolyacrylamide
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinal 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
HumectantCalcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide 5%, Betaine, Squalane 3%, Algae Extract 2%, Bakuchiol 2%, Coco-Caprylate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phormium Tenax Seed Oil 2%, Propanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil 2%, Cyclodextrin, Polyacrylamide, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Laureth-7, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinal 0.1%, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Glucose, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, 1,2-Hexanediol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-Lactate
HumectantSerine
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEpigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLycopene
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
HumectantCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tribehenin, Ceramide Ng, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Carbomer, Tea-Lactate, Serine, Lactic Acid, Urea, Allantoin, Retinyl Propionate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Xanthan Gum, Lycopene, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Glucose, Corn Starch Modified, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Benzoate
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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Helianthus 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 OilGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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