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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum versus RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum .

Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on November 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 26 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, 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 fragrances

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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.

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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
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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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!

Learn more about Water

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Isodecyl Neopentanoate.

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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 Propanediol

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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 Glycerin

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP

Learn more about Ceramide EOP

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.

Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

Learn more about Phytosphingosine

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.

Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.

Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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.

Learn more about Lecithin

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.

Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside.

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.

Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.

This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).

According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.

Learn more about Xylitylglucoside

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.

Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.

This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).

According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.

This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.

Learn more about Anhydroxylitol

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

Learn more about Xylitol

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate is an antioxidant and is a peptide.

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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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.

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

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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.

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Guar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.

This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.

It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.

Learn more about Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.

It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.

Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.

Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.

Learn more about Sodium Gluconate

RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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21% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
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8% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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