Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol Versus Somethinc Salmon DNA + Marine Collagen Elixir
Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol Versus Somethinc Salmon DNA + Marine Collagen Elixir This brightening treatment is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Bakuchiol to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This anti-aging treat
Somethinc Revive Potion 3% Arbutin + Bakuchiol Versus Somethinc Salmon DNA + Marine Collagen Elixir
This brightening treatment is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Bakuchiol to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and calm redness.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Alpha-Arbutin
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Bakuchiol
Phenoxyethanol
Xanthan Gum
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Citric Acid
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Alpha-Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Bakuchiol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Sea Water 62%
Glycerin
Water
Methylpropanediol
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Betaine
DNA
Adenosine
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Caprylyl Glycol
Carbomer
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Potassium Sorbate
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Amino Esters-1
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Allantoin
Caffeine
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
Sodium Metabisulfite
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
Pearl Powder
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Biotin
Tocopherol
1,2-Hexanediol
Sea Water 62%, Glycerin, Water, Methylpropanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, DNA, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Biotin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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Ingredients Explained
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.
Xanthan 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.