RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum Versus TRUology A² Advanced Retinal Serum .2%
Updated on November 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, Vitamin C 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum 42 ingredients
TRUology A² Advanced Retinal Serum .2% 36 ingredients
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RAS Luxury Oils Brightening & Anti Pigmentation Advanced Booster Serum 42 ingredients
TRUology A² Advanced Retinal Serum .2% 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Piper Betle Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSpondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantCyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Piper Betle Leaf Extract, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Glutathione, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Lecithin, Alpha-Arbutin, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sodium Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dextran
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceteareth-20, Beta-Glucan, Resveratrol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Retinal, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dextran, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactic Acid, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide
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 WaterGlycyrrhiza 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 ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
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