Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule versus SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex .
Published on April 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Water • Glycereth-26 • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water • Methyl Gluceth-20 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Propanediol • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Arginine • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Adenosine • Sodium Polyacrylate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Citral • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media • Isoceteth-20 • Ethoxydiglycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Hydroxycitronellal • Linalool • Coumarin • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Isoeugenol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 GlycerinSecret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASecret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSecret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 18.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 19.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 7.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumSecret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 20.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 12.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolSecret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 17.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSecret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 24.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
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