Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum Versus Follain Firming Serum
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum 41 ingredients
Follain Firming Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum 41 ingredients
Follain Firming Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcumin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decanal
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Ethyl Lactate
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Isoamyl Acetate
SolventEthyl 2-Methylbutyrate
Perfuming
Methoxyphenylbutanone
Perfuming
Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One
Perfuming
Dimethylhydroxy Furanone
MaskingEthyl Propionate
Perfuming
Ethyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Curcumin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Phytic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Decanal, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ionone, Ethyl Lactate, Vanillin, Isoamyl Acetate, Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate, Methoxyphenylbutanone, Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One, Dimethylhydroxy Furanone, Ethyl Propionate, Ethyl Cinnamate, Hexenyl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Benzyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Galactoarabinan
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bakuchiol, Galactoarabinan, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Niacinamide, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Carbomer, Calcium PCA, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum 41 ingredients
Follain Firming Serum 25 ingredients
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