Circadia Chrono-Calm Versus Circadia Vitamin C Reversal Serum
Updated on April 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Circadia Chrono-Calm 29 ingredients
Circadia Vitamin C Reversal Serum 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Circadia Chrono-Calm 29 ingredients
Circadia Vitamin C Reversal Serum 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Comb Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Sorbitol, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Comb Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Bran, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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