Soho Skin Renewal Serum Versus COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycogen
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantMagnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Wood Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSucrose
HumectantPCA
HumectantPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingProline
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Coco-Caprylate, Sucrose Polystearate, Niacinamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycogen, Sodium PCA, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Santalum Album Wood Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose, PCA, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Lecithin, Serine, Alanine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Glycine, Sodium Benzoate, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Proline, Farnesol
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Surfactin
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Water, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Allantoin, Carbomer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Arginine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Surfactin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutathione
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GumBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineSodium 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 HyaluronateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineIngredient Ratings
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Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients
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Soho Skin Renewal Serum 49 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients
great for post acne hyperpigmentations
Cosrx has definitely become one of my favorite brands. It's so affordable and it works! I never used the original one by itself because this dual essence has me sold! I love the way it feels as it applies as though my skin will feel perfect forever! Plus why wouldn't I want to add niacinamide to it?
