This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This acne oil is formulated around Squalane and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.
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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantLaureth-23
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamylamidoethyl Imidazole
Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantTetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSorbic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Laureth-23, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Ferulic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Squalane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingSqualane, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Physalis Angulata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol