Acure Brightening 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum Versus Acure Brightening Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Oil Free Serum For Face
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What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acure Brightening 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum 16 ingredients
Acure Brightening Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Oil Free Serum For Face 18 ingredients
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Acure Brightening 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum 16 ingredients
Acure Brightening Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Oil Free Serum For Face 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Juice
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventSodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucose
HumectantAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Phenylpropanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ferulic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Acure Brightening 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum 16 ingredients
Acure Brightening Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Oil Free Serum For Face 18 ingredients
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Acure Brightening 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum 16 ingredients
I have fungal acne and a damaged moisture barrier. I find that this serum doesn’t sting or irritate my skin. It is gentle, hydrating, and soothing. My skin has brightened up after two weeks of use. I love that this serum has aloe fruit juice and elderberry extract. They are such soothing ingredients for my skin. In terms of texture, this serum is watery with a slight slip to it. It has a pleasant Show more
I got a small 10ml tester size of this, and while I don't think I was able to use it long enough to see any results, I also didn't have any negative side effects while using it either. No irritation or breakouts. I mixed it with the Cosrx snail mucin essence in my hand before application to combine two steps in one.
