Conscious Chemist Collagen Boosting Radiance Serum Versus Conscious Chemist Berry Bright Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50
This anti-aging serum is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ferulic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientBetaine
HumectantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract, Betaine, Ferulic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantLecithin
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientThioctic Acid
AntioxidantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentXylitol
HumectantHectorite
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
SmoothingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCaprylic Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningMilk Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSqualane
EmollientSorbitol
HumectantResveratrol
AntioxidantRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Thioctic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xylitol, Hectorite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Niacinamide, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Milk Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Sorbitol, Resveratrol, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water