What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glutathione
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pullulan
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHesperidin
EmollientErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-14 Alketh-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glutathione, Ferulic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pullulan, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Carotene, Hesperidin, Ergothioneine, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidPropanediol 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 Propanediol
