Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Lavender & Bakuchiol Renewing Face Serum Versus Pacifica Retinoid + Bakuchiol 3% in Seawater
Updated on August 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Lavender & Bakuchiol Renewing Face Serum 15 ingredients
Pacifica Retinoid + Bakuchiol 3% in Seawater 18 ingredients
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Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Lavender & Bakuchiol Renewing Face Serum 15 ingredients
Pacifica Retinoid + Bakuchiol 3% in Seawater 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hc Violet No. 2
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Picea Abies Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Sodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventParfum
Masking
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 WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolBakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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