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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen versus Joanna Vargas Magic Serum .

Last updated on November 17, 2023. Published on January 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.

Joanna Vargas Magic Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

Joanna Vargas Magic Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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