Creamy Vitamina C Versus FaceTheory Amil-C Whip M5
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pullulan
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentGlyceryl Caprylate
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Gellan Gum
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed 0.226%
Perfuming
Water, Niacinamide, C15-19 Alkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Corn Starch Modified, Glyceryl Caprylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Gellan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed 0.226%
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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 Water
