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Theramid Smoothing Treatment Versus Theramid C-Tetra E.F.

Serum

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Updated on September 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

Theramid C-Tetra E.F. 21 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

Theramid C-Tetra E.F. 21 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Smoothing Treatment

Water

Propanediol

Mandelic Acid

Gluconolactone

Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethicone

Betaine

Cyclohexasiloxane

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Sodium Chloride

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Pentapeptide-59

Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Phenethyl Alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

C-Tetra E.F.

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Propanediol

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Glycerin

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Tricaprylin

Masking

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate

Ferulic Acid

Lecithin

Sclerotium Gum

Pullulan

Xanthan Gum

Silica

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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