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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum versus Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum .

Published on August 01, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Retinoid

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Coconut Alkanes • Isopropyl Myristate • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Glycerin • Isododecane • Persea Gratissima Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Pentylene Glycol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Sea Water Extract • Spirulina Maxima Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Hydroxyacetophenone • Collagen Amino Acids • Algae Extract • Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed • Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract • Limonene • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Linalool • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate • Arginine • Potassium Sorbate • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Tocopherol • Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Citric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial
Community Rating: Liked

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.

It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract.

Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

13
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Tarte SEA Deep Sea Collagen Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.

Truly Mary Jane CBD Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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34% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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