Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter Versus AlumierMD Intellibright Complex
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter 49 ingredients
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex 39 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter 49 ingredients
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6
HumectantMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalicylic Acid
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-6, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salicylic Acid, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Cholesterol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Sodium Rna, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Yeast Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Tromethamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15985, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientLentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTetrapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Gum Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tetrapeptide-14, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Punica Granatum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract, Honey Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Maltodextrin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Polysilicone-11 yet.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 HyaluronateCaprylyl 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTASodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter 49 ingredients
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Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter 49 ingredients
Lightened acne scarring, and helps my acne not leave marks while healing. Soothing and doesn’t break me out.
