Comparison between La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum vs. PHformula MD Mela Active Recovery
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Ingredients in both products 9
Components only in La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum 21
Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Silica, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone and 16 more.
Uniqueness: 70.0%
Components only in PHformula MD Mela Active Recovery 35
Uniqueness: 79.5%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
3
Niacinamide
3
Niacinamide
4
Glycerin
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Propylene Glycol
5
Glycerin
6
Polysilicone-11
6
Cetearyl Alcohol
7
Silica
7
Arbutin
8
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
8
Mandelic Acid
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Mela B3 Serum:
Lifting, Rejuvenation, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulatingEffects unique for Mela Active Recovery:
Healing, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Deodorant, Tones up skin-- Show more --
ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 30
27%
chemical
19 out of 30
63%
natural
11 out of 44
25%
chemical
28 out of 44
64%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#5Sodium Hyaluronate#12Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#27Tocopherol#28
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#22
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Arbutin#7Tocopherol#37
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#13Glyceryl Stearate SE#9Sorbitan Oleate#28
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#13Retinol (Vitamin A)#29
Detailed view
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum vs. PHformula MD Mela Active Recovery
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.
#1Water
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
