Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Calming Ampoule Versus Babor 3D Firming Ampoule
Updated on November 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Calming Ampoule 11 ingredients
Babor 3D Firming Ampoule 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Calming Ampoule 11 ingredients
Babor 3D Firming Ampoule 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Glaucine
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Glaucine, Sorbic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Biotin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
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