Darphin Ideal resource perfecting smoothing serum Versus Aveda Advanced botanical kinetics vitality serum

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Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free

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Water/aqua/eau, propanediol, glycerin, isostearyl alcohol, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, bambusa vulgaris (bamboo) extract, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit/leaf/stem extract, foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed extract, pisum sativum (pea) extract, menyanthes trifoliata (buckbean) leaf extract, laminaria saccharina extract, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, polyethylene, centella asiatica (hydrocotyl) extract, hordeum distichon (barley) extract (extrait d'orge a deux rangs), salvia sclarea (clary) extract, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, gellidiela acerosa (algae) extract, butylene glycol cocoate, hypnea musciformis (algae) extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, sodium hyaluronate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, tocopheryl acetate, betaine, ethylhexyl palmitate, biotin, acetyl hexapeptide-8, butylene glycol, carbomer, acetyl glucosamine, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, ppg-26-buteth-26, caffeine, fragrance (parfum), butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, isohexadecane, potassium sorbate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, sodium hydroxide, ethylcellulose, xanthan gum, lecithin, polysorbate 60, glucosamine hcl, citric acid, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, hydroxyethylcellulose, silica dimethyl silylate, sodium citrate, tetrasodium edta, phenoxyethanol, mica, titanium dioxide/ci 77891 21	Water/aqua/eau, glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ascorbyl glucoside, collagen amino acids, yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure, niacinamide, caffeine, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, iris florentina root extract, crithmum maritimum extract, laminaria digitata extract, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, porphyridium cruentum extract, sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract, hordeum vulgare extract/extrait d'orge, lactobacillus ferment, litchi chinensis seed extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, polysorbate 20, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, glucosamine hcl, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, carbomer, pentylene glycol, dextrin, fragrance (parfum), cananga odorata oil/extract, lavandula oil/extract, rose flower oil/extract, jasmine oil/extract, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil, citral, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, terpineol, eugenol, linalool, terpinolene, geraniol, citronellol, linalyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, pinene, geranyl acetate, tocopheryl acetate, resveratrol, sodium citrate, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isostearyl alcohol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract

Also-called: Apple Fruit Extract | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract

Also-called: Cucumis Sativus, Cucumber Fruit Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Bambusa vulgaris (bamboo) extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit/leaf/stem extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pisum sativum (pea) extract

Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Menyanthes trifoliata (buckbean) leaf extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Laminaria saccharina extract

Function: Skin protecting

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycine soja (soybean) seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyethylene

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Abrasive

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Centella asiatica (hydrocotyl) extract

Also-called: Gotu Kola Extract, Tiger Grass, | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hordeum distichon (barley) extract (extrait d'orge a deux rangs)

Function: Skin protecting

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Salvia sclarea (clary) extract

Also-called: Clary Sage Extract, Clary Sage | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Astringent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

Also-called: Octinoxate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate | Function: Sunscreen/UV filter

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Gellidiela acerosa (algae) extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol cocoate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hypnea musciformis (algae) extract

Function: Skin protecting

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Scutellaria baicalensis root extract

Function: Soothing, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tocopheryl acetate

Also-called: Tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E Acetate | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Betaine

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Biotin

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8

Also-called: Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Argireline | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Acetyl glucosamine

Also-called: N-acetyl glucosamine, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Saccharomyces ferment filtrate

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ppg-26-buteth-26

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Caffeine

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Fragrance (parfum)

Also-called: Fragrance | Function: Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Also-called: Avobenzone | Function: Sunscreen/UV filter

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylhexyl salicylate

Also-called: Octisalate, Octyl Salicylate | Function: Sunscreen/UV filter

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isohexadecane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Potassium sorbate

Function: Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ethylcellulose

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lecithin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polysorbate 60

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glucosamine hcl

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Silica dimethyl silylate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium citrate

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tetrasodium edta

Function: Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Mica

Also-called: CI 77019 | Function: Colorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Titanium dioxide/ci 77891

Also-called: Ci 77891/titanium dioxide | Function: Colorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water/aqua/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Ascorbyl glucoside

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Collagen amino acids

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Yeast extract/faex/extrait de levure

Also-called: Faex | Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Caffeine

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycine soja (soybean) seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Iris florentina root extract

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Crithmum maritimum extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Laminaria digitata extract

Function: Skin protecting

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrogenated vegetable oil

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract

Also-called: Cucumis Sativus, Cucumber Fruit Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Porphyridium cruentum extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hordeum vulgare extract/extrait d'orge

Also-called: Barley extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lactobacillus ferment

Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Litchi chinensis seed extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sorbitol

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Also-called: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8

Also-called: Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Argireline | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Function: Skin conditioning

Formerly also known as Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and a component of Matrixyl 3000.

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

Component of Matrixyl 3000. Also, known as palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3.

Polysorbate 20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glucosamine hcl

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cellulose gum

Also-called: Carboxymethyl Cellulose | Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Carbomer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dextrin

Function: Viscosity controlling, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Fragrance (parfum)

Also-called: Fragrance | Function: Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cananga odorata oil/extract

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lavandula oil/extract

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Rose flower oil/extract

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Jasmine oil/extract

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil

Also-called: Rose Geranium Flower Essential Oil | Function: Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citral

Function: Perfuming, Flavouring, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Limonene

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxycitronellal

Function: Perfuming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Terpineol

Function: Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Eugenol

Function: Perfuming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linalool

Function: Perfuming, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Terpinolene

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Geraniol

Function: Perfuming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Citronellol

Function: Perfuming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Linalyl acetate

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Beta-caryophyllene

Function: Skin conditioning, Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pinene

Function: Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Geranyl acetate

Function: Perfuming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tocopheryl acetate

Also-called: Tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E Acetate | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Resveratrol

Function: Skin protecting, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium citrate

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium phytate

Function: Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium benzoate

Function: Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Potassium sorbate

Function: Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ideal Resource Perfecting Smoothing Serum

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Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum

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Darphin
Ideal Resource Perfecting Smoothing Serum

Versus

Aveda
Advanced Botanical Kinetics Vitality Serum