The Purest Solutions Soothing & Smoothing Cica Serum Versus Gorkito Centesol Recovery Complex Barrier Serum
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Purest Solutions Soothing & Smoothing Cica Serum 25 ingredients
Gorkito Centesol Recovery Complex Barrier Serum 35 ingredients
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The Purest Solutions Soothing & Smoothing Cica Serum 25 ingredients
Gorkito Centesol Recovery Complex Barrier Serum 35 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantPhragmites Communis Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningErythritol
HumectantCarrageenan
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cellulose, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Madecassic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Glycerin, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Sodium Acetate, Sodium PCA, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Erythritol, Carrageenan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isopentyldiol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSqualane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Xylitol
HumectantBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Squalane, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Glycerin, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Resveratrol, Xylitol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan 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 GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
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