What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXylose
HumectantChitosan
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Phosphate
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMalpighia Glabra Fruit Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Xylose, Chitosan, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Tranexamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglutamic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, Bromelain, Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Acetyl Glutamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Cellulose Gum
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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.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol
