Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser Versus Trueve Luminous Dark Spot Brightening Serum
Updated on January 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Trueve Luminous Dark Spot Brightening Serum 48 ingredients
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Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Trueve Luminous Dark Spot Brightening Serum 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Powder
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Niacinamide, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Glucosyl Ceramide, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlycine
Buffering
Fructose
HumectantInositol
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glucosyl Ceramide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Sodium Lactate, Glycine, Fructose, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Urea, Sodium PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum
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 WaterPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
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.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlucosyl Ceramide is made from glucose and a ceramide. It has skin hydrating and barrier repair properties.
This ingredient is naturally found in the epidermis, or upper layers of skin, as the main glycosphingolipid. Glycosphingolipids play a role in maintaining a strong and hydrated skin barrier.
Fun fact: Consuming glucosyl ceramide has been shown to provide skin benefits. You can get your intake by eating wheat, corn, soybeans, and shiitake mushrooms.
Learn more about Glucosyl CeramideSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateIngredient Ratings
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