The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum Versus Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum versus Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum .

Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum

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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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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum 19 ingredients

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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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating

Anti-Aging

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

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

The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum 19 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Pentylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Hexyldecanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Xylitylglucoside • Ceteth-20 Phosphate • Anhydroxylitol • Ethyl Linoleate • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid • Naringenin • Cyanocobalamin • Panthenyl Triacetate • 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol • Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid • Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide • Bisabolol • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Sphingolipids • Phospholipids • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Gallyl Glucoside • Propyl Gallate • Xylitol • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Stearic Acid • Dicetyl Phosphate • Isoceteth-20 • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tocopherol • Dehydroacetic Acid • P-Anisic Acid • Phytic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Loess Extract • Collagen Extract • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract • Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract • Rice Amino Acids • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Proline • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Propanediol

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 Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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 Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Phenoxyethanol

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 Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.

Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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