Superdrug Me+ Prebiotic Booster Versus Biologique Recherche Colostrum VG Serum
Updated on May 16, 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Superdrug Me+ Prebiotic Booster 32 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Colostrum VG Serum 21 ingredients
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Superdrug Me+ Prebiotic Booster 32 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Colostrum VG Serum 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 ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLuffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alisma Orientale Extract
Skin ProtectingBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Alisma Orientale Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 TriglyceridePhenoxyethanol 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 60Glycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (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 HydroxideCitric 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 AcidSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateIngredient Ratings
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