Somethinc Salmon DNA + Marine Collagen Elixir Versus Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc Salmon DNA + Marine Collagen Elixir 34 ingredients
Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Somethinc Salmon DNA + Marine Collagen Elixir 34 ingredients
Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sea Water 62%
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dna
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPearl Powder
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSea Water 62%, Glycerin, Water, Methylpropanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Dna, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Biotin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Bakuchiol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ubiquinone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
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 WaterButylene 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.
Betaine 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 BetaineXanthan 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAllantoin 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 AllantoinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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