Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum Versus Elastalift Antioxidant Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Face Serum
Updated on August 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 3 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum 22 ingredients
Elastalift Antioxidant Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Face Serum 14 ingredients
About this product
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Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum 22 ingredients
Elastalift Antioxidant Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Face Serum 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Undecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTridecane
Perfuming
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Undecane, Xanthan Gum, Tridecane, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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 WaterXanthan 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 GumSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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