Superdrug Me+ Prebiotic Booster Versus Beauty Bay Skinhit Brightening Serum With Vitamin C And Peptides
Updated on February 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. 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 dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture
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+ Prebiotic Booster 32 ingredients
Beauty Bay Skinhit Brightening Serum With Vitamin C And Peptides 21 ingredients
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Superdrug Me+ Prebiotic Booster 32 ingredients
Beauty Bay Skinhit Brightening Serum With Vitamin C And Peptides 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium PCA
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Maris Aqua
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlbatrellus Confluens Extract
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOrobanche Rapum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Sodium Hydroxide, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCanola Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Canola Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateXanthan 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.
Sodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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