Skinmade Tranexamic Acid + Retinal Serum Versus Skinmade Skin Boost Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on December 05, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin C
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 or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Skinmade Tranexamic Acid + Retinal Serum 32 ingredients
Skinmade Skin Boost Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Skinmade Tranexamic Acid + Retinal Serum 32 ingredients
Skinmade Skin Boost Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Glutathione
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Bakuchiol, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Glutathione, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Allantoin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Retinal, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIron Oxides
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, Adenosine, Ectoin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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Skinmade Tranexamic Acid + Retinal Serum 32 ingredients
Skinmade Skin Boost Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
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Skinmade Tranexamic Acid + Retinal Serum 32 ingredients
Texture: Watery. Absorbed easily. Tacky finish after application.
Scent: No scent
Performance: Multi function serum. Keep skin glowy and healthy. Treat my acne (make new blind pimple surface up faster)
Pros: No side effect like retinol. Gentle on skin.
Cons: Tacky finish.
WRP/WNRP: WRP
Skinmade Skin Boost Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
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