Zakka Naturals Revival B3 Anti-Blemish Brightening Ampoule Versus Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster
Updated on July 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Zakka Naturals Revival B3 Anti-Blemish Brightening Ampoule 38 ingredients
Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster 41 ingredients
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Zakka Naturals Revival B3 Anti-Blemish Brightening Ampoule 38 ingredients
Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantIsopentyldiol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dextran
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methyl Cyclodextrin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Piperonyl Glucoside
Skin Protecting7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion Stabilising10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glutathione, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Isopentyldiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dextran, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methyl Cyclodextrin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ergothioneine, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Piperonyl Glucoside, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Silver
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3
HumectantLysophosphatidic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningPichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ribose
HumectantUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sea Water
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Bisabolol, Silver, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3, Lysophosphatidic Acid, Lysolecithin, Lecithin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ribose, Ubiquinone, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Astaxanthin, Ergothioneine, Glutathione, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sea Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlutathione 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 fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, 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 GlutathioneSodium 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 HyaluronateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
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.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractErgothioneine is an amino acid found naturally in mushrooms, grains, and meat. It has antioxidant and skin soothing properties.
According to a manufacturer, this amino acid helps with:
- Maintaining DNA stability and cell reproduction
- Enhances cellular immunity
- Skin brightening
- Anti-aging
- Skin soothing
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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