Soul Apothecary Gentle Brightening Cleanser Versus Soul Apothecary AHA + BHA Serum
Updated on January 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
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
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Soul Apothecary Gentle Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
Soul Apothecary AHA + BHA Serum 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Soul Apothecary Gentle Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
Soul Apothecary AHA + BHA Serum 11 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRumex Occidentalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Morus Alba Root Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Trehalose, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ceramide 3, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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.
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Soul Apothecary Gentle Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
Soul Apothecary AHA + BHA Serum 11 ingredients
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