Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum Versus Unleashia 2-Step Zero Pore Overnight Bubble Serum Mask
This acne serum is formulated around Mandelic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
This pore-care overnight mask is formulated around Lactic Acid and Niacinamide to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caramel
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-14 Alketh-12
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Lactic Acid, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-14 Alketh-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Tripropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc PCA, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Ectoin, Ceramide NP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Pullulan, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methyl Gluceth-10, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Coptis Japonica Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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