Daughters of Malaya Post-Breakout Recovery Serum Versus Cream Co. Hyaluronic Acid & Peptide Serum

Daughters of Malaya Post-Breakout Recovery Serum Versus Cream Co. Hyaluronic Acid & Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Daughters of Malaya Post-Breakout Recovery Serum versus Cream Co. Hyaluronic Acid & Peptide Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Niacinamide Alpha-Arbutin Acetyl Glucosamine Isononyl Isononanoate Butylene Glycol Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Tranexamic Acid Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Ceramide EOP Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Phenoxyethanol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Carbomer Xanthan Gum Water, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tranexamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Propylene Glycol Pvm/Ma Copolymer Propanediol Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Polysorbate 20 Sodium PCA Sodium Hydroxide Caffeine Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Allantoin Benzoic Acid Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Benzoic Acid These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging. And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin. You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this. In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it. If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare. When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spo