Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir Versus Wardah Secret Crystal White Serum
Updated on February 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir 36 ingredients
Wardah Secret Crystal White Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir 36 ingredients
Wardah Secret Crystal White Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bee Venom
Astringent
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAcetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 26100
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Glycerin, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Isononyl Isononanoate, Betaine, Caprylyl Methicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isostearyl Alcohol, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide 3, Propolis Extract, Bee Venom, Colloidal Gold, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005, CI 47000, CI 26100, CI 61565, CI 60725
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23
Bleaching
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Bisabolol
Masking
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Bisabolol, Alpha-Arbutin, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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