Cell Fusion C Toning C Dark Spot Serum Versus innisfree Bright & Pore-Caring Serum
Updated on August 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cell Fusion C Toning C Dark Spot Serum 31 ingredients
innisfree Bright & Pore-Caring Serum 23 ingredients
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Cell Fusion C Toning C Dark Spot Serum 31 ingredients
innisfree Bright & Pore-Caring Serum 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Rosmarinic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Allantoin, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ferulic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Rosmarinic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Fullerenes, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGellan Gum
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Magnesium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Linalool, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (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 TocopherolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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