Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex versus ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum .
Published on November 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media • Isoceteth-20 • Ethoxydiglycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Hydroxycitronellal • Linalool • Coumarin • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Isoeugenol
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dipropylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Peg-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Phosphate • Panthenyl Triacetate • Phospholipids • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrolyzed Sericin • Ethyl Linoleate • Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture • Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Acetyl Tyrosine • Dimethiconol • Oleyl Alcohol • Proline • Parfum • Tocopherol • Beta-Glucan • Adenosine Triphosphate • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Sodium Chloride • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 GlycerinSkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 8.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 11.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 12.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
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SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
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