Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum Versus Ultraceuticals Ultra Protective Antioxidant Complex
Updated on October 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum 8 ingredients
Ultraceuticals Ultra Protective Antioxidant Complex 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum 8 ingredients
Ultraceuticals Ultra Protective Antioxidant Complex 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningLarrea Divaricata Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Larrea Divaricata Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneAscorbic 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.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
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.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum 8 ingredients
Ultraceuticals Ultra Protective Antioxidant Complex 22 ingredients
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Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum 8 ingredients
Very greasy, left me like an oil slick.
