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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum versus Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides .

Published on April 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum American Brand United States

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.

Price

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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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Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

44% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
64% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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