Yuni Beauty Sleepy Beauty Bakuchiol + Biotic Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum
Updated on April 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Yuni Beauty Sleepy Beauty Bakuchiol + Biotic Serum 30 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Yuni Beauty Sleepy Beauty Bakuchiol + Biotic Serum 30 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Galactoarabinan
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantCaprylic Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bakuchiol, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Galactoarabinan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Rosa Damascena Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Decyl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Mica, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77891, Silica, Tin Oxide, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Bakuchiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Yeast Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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 WaterCitric 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 AcidBakuchiol 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 BakuchiolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolIngredient Ratings
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Yuni Beauty Sleepy Beauty Bakuchiol + Biotic Serum 30 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
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Yuni Beauty Sleepy Beauty Bakuchiol + Biotic Serum 30 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 21 ingredients
Worked wonders on my eye lines, but too expensive.
