Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector versus Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector .
Published on December 31, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 8 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector 22 ingredients
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector 22 ingredients
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector 22 ingredients
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycerin • Silica • Bakuchiol • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Gellan Gum • Xanthan Gum • Lauryl Glucoside • Myristyl Glucoside • Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate • Parfum • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Eugenol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cysteamine Hcl • Niacinamide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Lecithin • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Octyldodecanol • Phenoxyethanol • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Ceteareth-12 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Palmitate • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Tocopherol • Beeswax • BHA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Geraniol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 TocopherolBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 22.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 20.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 15.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector 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.
Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 14.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 28.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBurt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector contains this as ingredient number 22.
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector 22 ingredients
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Renewal Dark Spot Corrector 22 ingredients
Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
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