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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc versus Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution .

Last updated on August 03, 2023. Published on October 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Serum Malaysian Brand Malaysia

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

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
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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Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 9.

Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 10.

Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

45% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
68% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352's avatar

JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

5 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

My dark pigmented acne scars and blemishes reduced by 75% after two weeks of use! The bottle is good quality and the quantity is 30ml for such a...

My dark pigmented acne scars and blemishes reduced by 75% after two weeks of use! The bottle is good quality and the quantity is 30ml for such a cheap price. I'm a beginner and this is really nice, I'll try their 10% niacinamide after this bottle. Ps way better than skintific

Ruruberry 2% BHA Solution 19 ingredients

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