The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum Versus Neogen Dermatology V.Biome Infusion Serum
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients
Neogen Dermatology V.Biome Infusion Serum 74 ingredients
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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients
Neogen Dermatology V.Biome Infusion Serum 74 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ceteth-20 Phosphate
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Triacetate
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Sphingolipids
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingPhytic Acid
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCalcium Pantothenate
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Menadione
MaskingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Silica
Abrasive
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycereth-26, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Adenosine, Carbomer, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Collagen Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Biotin, Tranexamic Acid, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Calcium Pantothenate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Menadione, Resveratrol, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Silica, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, CI 77220, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and barrier protecting properties. Topical cyanocobalamin is used to treat skin irritation and atopic dermatitis.
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.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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