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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex versus Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum .

Published on July 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E

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, 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 common allergens, fragrances and oils

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

Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

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

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (7)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid (3)
Peptides (10)

Benefits

Hydrating (10)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (10)
Reduces Irritation (8)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (9)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 21% • Isopentyldiol • Triethylhexanoin • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • Adenosine • Glycerin • Betaine • Allantoin • Trehalose • Panthenol • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Xylitol • Juglans Regia Seed Oil • Lactic Acid • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment • Honey Extract • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Caprylate • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Phospholipids • Gluconic Acid • Ceramide 3 • Glycine • Alanine • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Tuber Melanosporum Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Serine • Valine • Cholesterol • Isoleucine • Threonine • Proline • Tuber Magnatum Extract • Phenylalanine • Histidine • Phellinus Linteus Extract • Glutathione • Hyaluronic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Phytosterols • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Limonene • Linalool • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Carbomer • Coptis Japonica Extract • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Squalane • Polydecene • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Acacia Senegal Gum • Agar • Royal Jelly Extract • Propolis Extract • Artemisia Capillaris Extract • Guaiazulene • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 4 • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Hexapeptide-9 • Tripeptide-2 • Nonapeptide-1 • Hexapeptide-11

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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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 13.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
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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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 15.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
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.

Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 19.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 25.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 62.

12
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin

Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 26.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 78.

13
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 29.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.

14
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Saturday Skin 4% Glycolic Acid & Pore Care Complex contains this as ingredient number 30.

Neogen Probiotics Double Action Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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9% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
68% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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