Selfless by Hyram Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum Versus Superdrug Me+ Mandelic Acid Booster
Updated on June 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Selfless by Hyram Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum 24 ingredients
Superdrug Me+ Mandelic Acid Booster 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Selfless by Hyram Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum 24 ingredients
Superdrug Me+ Mandelic Acid Booster 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Niacinamide, Sodium Citrate, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolMandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Selfless by Hyram Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum 24 ingredients
Superdrug Me+ Mandelic Acid Booster 14 ingredients
