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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate versus Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate .

Published on March 20, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 27 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is a tonic and helps with masking.

Tonics are used to remove soap residues. They also help moisturize the skin.

Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

Camellia Sinensis leaves contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 9.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 46.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 12.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22 is a peptide.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is an antioxidant.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes from the Paeonia Suffruticosa plant known as the Peony.

Peony Root extract has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation. Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.

Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA, leading to signs of aging.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for C14-28 Alkyl Acid.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 24.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 25.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 26.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 35.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Peptides are amino acids naturally found in your skin. These amino acids make up many proteins your skin uses. Collagen is made up of peptides. Collagen is responsible for keeping your skin plump and youthful.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 40.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Loved

Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.

As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.

While glutathione is said to help with skin lightening, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed.

However, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.

This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.

Learn more about Glutathione

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 42.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Carnosine.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 43.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 63.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 64.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 65.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 44.

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What it does: Absorbent

We don't have a description for Cyclodextrin.

Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 66.

Venn Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 47.

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47% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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