Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol Versus Somethinc 10% Niacinamide Barrier Serum
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol 10 ingredients
Somethinc 10% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol 10 ingredients
Somethinc 10% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water 48%
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 10%
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium PCA
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water 48%, Glycerin, Niacinamide 10%, Water, Methylpropanediol, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Allantoin, Caffeine, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol 10 ingredients
Somethinc 10% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
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Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol 10 ingredients
Somethinc 10% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
used the 5% and it was working well... tried this one and apparently too strong for me and broke me out. back to the 5% now.
