Typology Targeted Blemish Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid + 1% Zinc Versus Puca – Pure & Care Scalp Serum - Oily Hair
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Typology Targeted Blemish Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid + 1% Zinc 11 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Scalp Serum 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Typology Targeted Blemish Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid + 1% Zinc 11 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Scalp Serum 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Saccharide Isomerate, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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