Selfless by Hyram Retinol & Rainbow Algae Repair Serum
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum
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Selfless by Hyram Retinol & Rainbow Algae Repair Serum Versus Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Selfless by Hyram Retinol & Rainbow Algae Repair Serum 19 ingredients

Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Selfless by Hyram Retinol & Rainbow Algae Repair Serum 19 ingredients

Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Retinoid Visibly reduces the signs of aging.
Vitamin E Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Antioxidants Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
5 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
4 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
2 Ingredients
Dark Spots Fades dark spots for even skin tone.
2 Ingredients
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
2 Ingredients
Good For Oily Skin Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Skin Texture Smooths rough patches and refines texture.
Reduces Large Pores Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Acne Fighting Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.

Concerns

Rosacea Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
2 Ingredients
Drying Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily Skin May increase shine or excess oil.
Irritating May cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Retinol & Rainbow Algae Repair Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Triolein

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tranexamic Acid

Astringent
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent
0 / 0

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Gluconate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Water, Squalane, Triolein, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Retinol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Tocopherol

HydraFirm + Brightening Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Alpha-Arbutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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HydraFirm + Brightening Serum
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When to use

Selfless by Hyram Retinol & Rainbow Algae Repair Serum 19 ingredients

Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients

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