Comparison between Lab Series MAXELLENCE THE DUAL CONCENTRATE vs. Lab Series Max LS Power V Lifting Serum

Lab Series

MAXELLENCE THE DUAL CONCENTRATE

Lab Series

Max LS Power V Lifting Serum

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75 Ingredients 54

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Dimethicone

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Sorbitol

Methyl Gluceth-20

Squalane

PEG-75

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Methyl Trimethicone

Trisiloxane

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Acetyl Glucosamine

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Uniqueness50 out of 75

66.7%

Uniqueness29 out of 54

53.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

21 out of 75

28%

chemical

37 out of 75

49%

natural

16 out of 54

30%

chemical

28 out of 54

52%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Glycerin^#10Caffeine^#29Sodium Hyaluronate^#41Betaine^#51

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Oleth-3^#54Oleth-5^#55

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#68

Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Caffeine^#30Glycerin^#33Phospholipids^#39Sodium Hyaluronate^#40Sodium Lactate^#41Sodium PCA^#42

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#25

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#25

Detailed view

Lab Series MAXELLENCE THE DUAL CONCENTRATE vs. Lab Series Max LS Power V Lifting Serum

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.

Position 2

Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 3

Both products have the same component on this position.

#3Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 4

#4Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Surfactant

Softening

Hair conditioning

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

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#4Sorbitol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Flavoring agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant

Moisturizing

Softening

Soothing

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sorbitol is usually used for making different gels. It helps the product to keep water and it helps to deliver active components deeper into the skin. It is a moisturizing and soothing component. It is usually accepted well by all skin types.

Position 5

#5Methyl Gluceth-20

Origin: natural

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#5Squalane

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.