The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum Versus The INKEY List Phytic Acid Serum

The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum Versus The INKEY List Phytic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum versus The INKEY List Phytic Acid Serum EU. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Asiaticoside to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. This brightening serum is formulated around Phytic Acid and Lactic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture. No concerns Water Propanediol Isodecyl Neopentanoate Pentylene Glycol Niacinamide Hexyldecanol Cetearyl Alcohol Xylitylglucoside Ceteth-20 Phosphate Anhydroxylitol Ethyl Linoleate Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Naringenin Cyanocobalamin Panthenyl Triacetate 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide Bisabolol Brassica Campestris Sterols Sphingolipids Phospholipids Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside Gallyl Glucoside Propyl Gallate Xylitol Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Stearic Acid Dicetyl Phosphate Isoceteth-20 Xanthan Gum Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tocopherol Dehydroacetic Acid P-Anisic Acid Phytic Acid Sodium Phytate Sodium Citrate Sodium Hydroxide Benzyl Alcohol Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Water, Propanediol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hexyldecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Anhydroxylitol, Ethyl Linoleate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Naringenin, Cyanocobalamin, Panthenyl Triacetate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Sphingolipids, Phospholipids, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Propyl Gallate, Xylitol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Dicetyl Phosphate, Isoceteth-20, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Phytic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin Butylene Glycol Glycerin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Lecithin Tetraselmis Suecica Extract Sodium Benzoate Lactic Acid Potassium Sorbate Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid. In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product. An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed. Read more about some other popular AHA's here: Propanediol 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. Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients requ