Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum Versus SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum versus SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on June 30, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Vitamin C

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (5)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Vitamin C

Ceramides

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum 11 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

Propylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Azelaic Acid • Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lactic Acid • Kojic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Hydroxide

Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ascorbic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Laureth-23 • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Sodium Citrate • Salicylic Acid • Ferulic Acid • Ceramide AP

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Ingredients Explained

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Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 4.

Alcohol Denat.

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 2.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 1.

Salicylic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 9.

Ascorbic Acid

What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

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Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

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Admire My Skin Ultra Potent Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 3.

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