Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 Versus Alastin C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum
Updated on July 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
Alastin C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum 43 ingredients
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Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
Alastin C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-Lactate
HumectantSerine
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEpigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLycopene
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
HumectantCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tribehenin, Ceramide Ng, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Carbomer, Tea-Lactate, Serine, Lactic Acid, Urea, Allantoin, Retinyl Propionate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Xanthan Gum, Lycopene, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Glucose, Corn Starch Modified, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Lactoferrin
Skin ConditioningPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentBisabolol
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientPropanediol
SolventC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMannitol
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Ascorbate, Ectoin, Carnosine, Ubiquinone, Lactoferrin, Physalis Angulata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ergothioneine, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Bisabolol, Squalane, Betaine, Cetyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSodium Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C. It is derived from the sodium salt of ascorbic acid.
As a Vitamin C, it is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSodium 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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Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
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Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
Alastin C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum 43 ingredients
I have tried so many vitamin c serums and they all unfortunately broke me out and often stung my overly sensitive skin. I tried everyone's HG, the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic which was by far the worst. I don't like a lot of Alastin products but this is the only vitamin c I've ever tried that works for me.
