The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Serum Versus Mary Kay Timewise Age Minimize 3D 4-In-1 Cleanser - Normal/Dry
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Serum 14 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Age Minimize 3D 4-In-1 Cleanser 48 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Serum 14 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Age Minimize 3D 4-In-1 Cleanser 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium EDTA
Lactose
HumectantResveratrol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentMagnesium Chloride
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
Perfuming
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientEthylene Brassylate
MaskingEthyl Linalool
Masking
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantJojoba Esters
Emollient
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPhenylisohexanol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Talc
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Ultramarines
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Masking
Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Lactose, Resveratrol, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Magnesium Chloride, Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal, Methyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose Palmitate, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethyl Linalool, Ethoxydiglycol, Oligopeptide-1, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Water, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Propanediol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Jojoba Esters, CI 15850, Phenylisohexanol, Citric Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Talc, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ultramarines, Glyceryl Linoleate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Titanium Dioxide, Trimethylbenzenepropanol
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 AcidEthoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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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The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Serum 14 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Age Minimize 3D 4-In-1 Cleanser 48 ingredients
