e.l.f. cosmetics Oil Control Pore Minimizing Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

e.l.f. cosmetics Oil Control Pore Minimizing Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum Detailed comparison of e.l.f. cosmetics Oil Control Pore Minimizing Serum versus Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Niacinamide Glycerin Butylene Glycol Salix Nigra Bark Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Squalane Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Xanthan Gum Sorbitan Isostearate Hydroxyethylcellulose Polysorbate 60 Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Limonene Geraniol Linalool Parfum Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Bakuchiol Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil Biosaccharide Gum-1 Yeast Extract Soy Amino Acids Lecithin Hexylene Glycol Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Citric Acid Water, Squalane, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Bakuchiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Yeast Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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. Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants. Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring. Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily. Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents. Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent. 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)- Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation. It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus". Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals. When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender. Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity. This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like. Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves sign