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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel versus The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum .

Last updated on February 06, 2024. Published on July 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

24% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel 17 ingredients

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The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum 24 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 10 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) No Scent (2) Sticky (2) Works Well (2) Heavy (1)
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Hubayobi

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

SUPER GOOD
I had redness on my cheeks and this product got rid of it! It’s super cheap and it’s seems small but it lasted me like 3 months. It’s...

SUPER GOOD
I had redness on my cheeks and this product got rid of it! It’s super cheap and it’s seems small but it lasted me like 3 months. It’s very lightweight but it has a little bit tacky finish but after you layer it with moisturizer it feels good. Did such a great job. Recommend!

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faulmag

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Did not irritate my rather sensitive skin, and I like that it also has hyaluronic acid. However, I hate the bottle, it feels like I bought it at...

Did not irritate my rather sensitive skin, and I like that it also has hyaluronic acid. However, I hate the bottle, it feels like I bought it at the dollar store.

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