BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen Versus COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
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Zinc Oxide 17.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysilicone-11
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Zinc Oxide 17.5%, Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysilicone-11, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Tartaric Acid, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Squalane, CI 77891, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Acetyl Glucosamine 2%
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin 2%
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide 5%, Tranexamic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine 2%, Alpha-Arbutin 2%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Citrate, Madecassoside, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol, Arginine, Methyl Trimethicone, Allantoin, Glutathione, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
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