Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum versus FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum .
Published on May 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 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, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum 20 ingredients
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum 20 ingredients
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum 20 ingredients
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum 35 ingredients
Water • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • C15-19 Alkane • Propanediol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Methylpropanediol • Squalane • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Glycerin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Coco-Caprylate • Squalane • Ethyl Macadamiate • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Phenoxyethanol • Ceteareth-20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Ascorbic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium PCA • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Citrate • Phragmites Karka Extract • Poria Cocos Extract • Citric Acid • Benzoic Acid • Ceteareth-12 • Cetyl Palmitate • Sodium Benzoate • Malic Acid • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolBeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
FARSALI Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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BeautyAct 20% Vita-C Brightening Serum 20 ingredients
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