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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum versus Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum .

Published on August 07, 2022

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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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.

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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

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
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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The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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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The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum 12 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 review
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Apr 24, 2023

Just OK
Need to use twice the recommended amount to cover the face and neck. But it is gentle

Just OK
Need to use twice the recommended amount to cover the face and neck. But it is gentle

Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum 17 ingredients

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