Superdrug Me+ AHA Fruit Acid Booster Versus Superdrug Me+ AHA BHA Peel
Updated on June 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Superdrug Me+ AHA Fruit Acid Booster 19 ingredients
Superdrug Me+ AHA BHA Peel 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Superdrug Me+ AHA Fruit Acid Booster 19 ingredients
Superdrug Me+ AHA BHA Peel 15 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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