The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum Versus Puca – Pure & Care Serum 20% Acid Night Peeling PHA+AHA

Serum

Canadian Brand

Danish Brand

Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients

Puca – Pure & Care Serum 20% Acid Night Peeling PHA+AHA 28 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 45 ingredients

Puca – Pure & Care Serum 20% Acid Night Peeling PHA+AHA 28 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Pentylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Hexyldecanol

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Xylitylglucoside

Ceteth-20 Phosphate

Anhydroxylitol

Ethyl Linoleate

Asiaticoside

Asiatic Acid

Madecassic Acid

Naringenin

Cyanocobalamin

Panthenyl Triacetate

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol

Masking

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide

Skin Conditioning

Bisabolol

Masking

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Emollient

Sphingolipids

Emollient

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside

Gallyl Glucoside

Propyl Gallate

Xylitol

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

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Dicetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Isoceteth-20

Emulsifying

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative

P-Anisic Acid

Masking

Phytic Acid

Sodium Phytate

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Hydroxide

Benzyl Alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

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

Serum 20% Acid Night Peeling PHA+AHA

Water

Propanediol

Glycolic Acid

Gluconolactone

Arginine

Glycerin

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Corn Gluten Amino Acids

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Glucoside

Humectant

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching

Lactic Acid

Buffering

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Antioxidant

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Cellulose Gum

Sodium Hydroxide

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Citric Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hexylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

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.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

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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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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