The Formula rx Air Brush Facial All In One Lactic Acid Exfoliator Versus Emma Lewisham Supernatural Blemish Face Serum
Updated on April 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Formula rx Air Brush Facial All In One Lactic Acid Exfoliator 14 ingredients
Emma Lewisham Supernatural Blemish Face Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Formula rx Air Brush Facial All In One Lactic Acid Exfoliator 14 ingredients
Emma Lewisham Supernatural Blemish Face Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polysorbate 80, Micrococcus Lysate, Trehalose, Water, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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