Biologique Recherche Lotion P50W Versus SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50W Versus SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum Detailed comparison of Biologique Recherche Lotion P50W versus SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum. This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This acne serum is formulated around Lactic Acid and Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. Water Gluconolactone Niacinamide Glycerin Propylene Glycol Lactic Acid Ethoxydiglycol Magnesium Chloride Malic Acid Arctium Lappa Root Extract Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract Phytic Acid Citric Acid Sodium Lactate Allantoin Serine Sulfur Vinegar Sodium Salicylate Sorbitol Tea-Lactate Urea Sodium Benzoate Sodium Bisulfite Water, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Malic Acid, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Serine, Sulfur, Vinegar, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbitol, Tea-Lactate, Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bisulfite Pentylene Glycol Ethylhexyl Olivate Sorbitan Stearate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate PPG-3 Isostearyl Methyl Ether Dimethyl Isosorbide Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Zinc PCA Steareth-2 Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate Salicylic Acid Oligopeptide-10 Sodium Hyaluronate Decylene Glycol Artemisia Vulgaris Extract Bisabolol Tocopheryl Acetate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Laminaria Digitata Extract Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract Boswellia Serrata Extract Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Honey Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Xanthan Gum Lecithin Sclerotium Gum Disodium EDTA Pullulan Ethylhexylglycerin Silica Phenoxyethanol Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Isostearyl Methyl Ether, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Steareth-2, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Salicylic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Honey Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate 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. 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. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4. Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations. When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH. Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles. Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids. Read more about some other popular AHA's here: Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dar