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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic .

Last updated on February 02, 2024. Published on March 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

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.

Price

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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!

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Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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.

Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Revolution Beauty Hydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beauty Bay SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic + Postbiotic contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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