Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum versus Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil .
Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on December 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe oils. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum 22 ingredients
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum 22 ingredients
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum 22 ingredients
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil 27 ingredients
Squalane • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Lecithin • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocotrienols • Tocopherol • Astaxanthin • Lycopene • Xanthophylls • Thioctic Acid • Beta-Carotene • Docosahexaenoic Acid • Ceramide AP • Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate • Cholesteryl Nonanoate • Cholesteryl Chloride • BHT • Phytosterols • Oryzanol
Squalane • Glycine Soja Oil • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Lecithin • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Coffea Arabica Seed Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Phytosterols • Oryzanol • Docosahexaenoic Acid • Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter • Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate • Cholesteryl Nonanoate • Cholesteryl Chloride • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Tocotrienols • Tocopherol • Astaxanthin • Thioctic Acid • Lycopene • Xanthophylls • Zea Mays Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneSkin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rosa Canina Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the dog-rose plant. It is an emollient.
Emollients help hydrate your skin by trapping moisture in. They create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Rosa Canina Seed Oil contains phenolic compounds, carotenoids, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, and other fatty acids.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Seed OilSkin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinSkin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.
Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and bioactive lipids such as phytosterols, phospholipids, and triterpenes. Punicic acid helps soothe inflammation.
As an emollient, pomegranate oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film helps prevent moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Seed OilSkin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Tocotrienols.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 TocopherolSkin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 22.
Astaxanthin is a carotene pigment and red pigment. It's what makes salmon a pink color.
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant and protects cells from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that damage our cells.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lycopene is an antioxidant.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Xanthophylls.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 26.
Thioctic Acid is an enzyme and antioxidant. A more common name for this is Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Alpha Lipoic Acid can be naturally found in the mitochondria of every cell.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. The antioxidants in Alpha Lipoic Acid have been shown to fight damage from cigarette smoke.
Studies also show Alpha Lipoic Acid plays a role in wound healing.
Thioctic Acid will break down when exposed to sunlight.
Many foods contain thioctic acid, including tomato, brussel sprouts, spinach, and broccoli.
Learn more about Thioctic AcidSkin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 24.
Docosahexaenoic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Cholesteryl Nonanoate.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Cholesteryl Chloride.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Phytosterols.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Oryzanol.
Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Skin Actives Scientific Every Lipid Serum 22 ingredients
Skin Actives Scientific Complete Lipid Restoring Oil 27 ingredients
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