Updated on September 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sooryehan The Black Serum 71 ingredients
FOREO Serum Serum Serum 45 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sooryehan The Black Serum 71 ingredients
FOREO Serum Serum Serum 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingTrehalose
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Lactate
BufferingAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Paeonol
Antioxidant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Serine, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trehalose, Silica, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Adenosine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amodimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Arginine, Allantoin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Lactate, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Yeast Extract, Honey, Polysorbate 20, Beta-Glucan, Angelica Gigas Extract, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Chloride, Methionine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Paeonol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingGelatin
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Glycol
SolventRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diglycerin, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycereth-26, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Octyldodeceth-16, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Gelatin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Serine, Glucose, Algin, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Potassium Phosphate, CI 14700, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate yet.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSerine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerinePanthenol 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 PanthenolWe don't have a description for PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer yet.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosinePentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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 HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Disodium Phosphate is a water-soluble powder used as a pH adjuster.
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