Authentic Ego Tidy Pores Water Jelly Lipid Peroxidation Serum With Stabilized Vitamin C Versus Yepoda The C-Boost Hero
This pore-care serum is formulated around Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcetamidoethoxyethanol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhloretin
Antioxidant
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Water, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Propanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phloretin, Silybum Marianum Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Panthenol, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Geranium Thunbergii Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Diglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Geranium Thunbergii Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient comes from the milk thistle plant. It is a skin conditoning ingredient that helps skin stay soft and hydrated.
The star compound in this extract is a group of flavonolignans collectively called silymarin, with silybin being the most studied.
Research shows silybin extract can protect skin from UV-induced oxidative stress and also works to calm inflammation.
There's also growing interest in its potential for acne-prone skin. One 12-month study on over 50 subjects using topical Silybum Marianum Extract found a ~60% reduction in acne lesions over the course of a year.
More recently, a 2025 study found silybin significantly boosted collagen III and hyaluronic production in skin tissue with results comparable to retinol; please know retinol is still the gold standard and silybin research has a long ways to go to confirm whether it can replace retinol.
In terms of tolerability, one large study of over 4,000 participants rated this ingredient tolerance as "good" or "very good" in about 95% of participants.
Learn more about Silybum Marianum ExtractWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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