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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum versus PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum .

Published on May 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.

It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.

Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.

Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.

While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.

Read more about traditional retinol

Learn more about Bakuchiol

Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin 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.

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Somethinc Skin Defender Bakuchiol + COQ10 Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

PURITO Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

59% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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