REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum Versus Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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 fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum 31 ingredients
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum 43 ingredients
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REN Clean Skincare Radiance AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum 31 ingredients
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Body 12% AHA/BHA Resurfacing Serum 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPullulan
Parfum
Masking
Mannitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycogen
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Xanthan Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Pullulan, Parfum, Mannitol, Xylitol, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Faex Extract, Glucose, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Glycogen, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Honey Extract
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Aroma
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentFructose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Isopentyldiol, Lactic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Isoamyl Laurate, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Aroma, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Limonene
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 WaterButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumGlucose 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 GlucoseLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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