Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum versus Farmacy Honeymoon Glow .
Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on May 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, PHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Shani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum 39 ingredients
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow 52 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Vegan
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Farmacy Honeymoon Glow 52 ingredients
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Shani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum 39 ingredients
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow 52 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Lactic Acid • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Heptyl Undecylenate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Glyceryl Oleate Citrate • Acer Saccharum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Tartaric Acid • Malic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Pentylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Glycine Soja Oil • Glycolic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Gluconolactone • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Lactic Acid • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Glycolic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Citric Acid • Honey Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract • Propolis Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Arachidyl Alcohol • Sclerotium Gum • Coco-Glucoside • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Gluconolactone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • T-Butyl Alcohol • Glucose • Calcium Gluconate • Citral
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Ingredients Explained
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Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 41.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 26.
This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.
Similar to hyaluronic acid, sugarcane can attract moisture to your skin.
Glycolic acid is a derivative of sugarcane. While glycolic acid is an AHA with exfoliating properties, sugarcane is not an AHA.
A study from 2021 found the compounds in sugarcane extract to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The study also suggests these compounds can inhibit skin ageing enzymes and promote collagen synthesis.
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum ExtractShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract.
Shani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 27.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.
The bitter orange possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
It can also be mildly exfoliating due to the citric acid, an AHA.
Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamin C.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 25.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 40.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 42.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric 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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 5.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneShani Darden Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow contains this as ingredient number 45.
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