Typology A32 Plumping Serum Plumping Serum with Polyglutamic Acid 3% + Red Seaweed Extract Versus The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
Updated on October 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
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They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Typology A32 Plumping Serum Plumping Serum with Polyglutamic Acid 3% + Red Seaweed Extract 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
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Typology A32 Plumping Serum Plumping Serum with Polyglutamic Acid 3% + Red Seaweed Extract 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
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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.
Pentylene 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.
Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.
Fragrance Preservative 6 Concerns
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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Typology A32 Plumping Serum Plumping Serum with Polyglutamic Acid 3% + Red Seaweed Extract 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
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Typology A32 Plumping Serum Plumping Serum with Polyglutamic Acid 3% + Red Seaweed Extract 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
CustardBunny
i like this alot buti just have no idea what it does lmao. i use it for feet, hands and dry areas after a scrub. It softens and feels nice (smells...
i like this alot buti just have no idea what it does lmao. i use it for feet, hands and dry areas after a scrub. It softens and feels nice (smells a bit coppery) but i can do just as well without it so meh. :3 i dolike it tho!
