Updated on July 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Zelens Power B 59 ingredients
Medik8 Clarity Peptides 33 ingredients
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Zelens Power B 59 ingredients
Medik8 Clarity Peptides 33 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPanthenyl Triacetate
Ribose
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Avena Sativa Leaf/Stalk Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningRhamnose
HumectantAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningGuanosine
Skin ConditioningUracil
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSilanetriol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ribose, Saccharide Isomerate, Phospholipids, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Urea, Beta-Glucan, Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Ornithine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Biotin, Glycolipids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Avena Sativa Leaf/Stalk Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Rhamnose, Adenosine Phosphate, Guanosine, Uracil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Silanetriol, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Algin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan 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 GumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Citric 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 AcidHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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