Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum versus Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel .
Published on November 14, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum 22 ingredients
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel 53 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum 22 ingredients
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum 22 ingredients
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel 53 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Zinc Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salicylic Acid • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Yeast Extract • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ammonium Glycyrrhizate • Biotin • Panthenol • Propylene Glycol • Caffeine
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Peg-32 • Butylene Glycol • Pvp • Niacinamide • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid • Zinc Gluconate • Zinc Acetate • Mahonia Aquifolium Root Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Yeast Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Geranium Maculatum Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Citronellal • Sodium Hyaluronate • Biotin • Panthenol • Caffeine • Camphor • 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid • Sebacic Acid • Ceramide AP • 1,10-Decanediol • Oleanolic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Ammonium Glycyrrhizate • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg-60 Almond Glycerides • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 42.
Niacinamide 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 NiacinamideVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 49.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 39.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Ammonium Glycyrrhizate.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.
Learn more about BiotinVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about PanthenolVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineVersed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.
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