Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum Versus Tula Skincare Sensitive Skin Treatment Drops Calming Vitamin B Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 22 ingredients
Tula Skincare Sensitive Skin Treatment Drops Calming Vitamin B Serum 39 ingredients
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Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 22 ingredients
Tula Skincare Sensitive Skin Treatment Drops Calming Vitamin B Serum 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Betaine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Laurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Protein
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Stearate
Emollient
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Phytate
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Lactate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructooligosaccharides, Biotin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Stearate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside
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 GlycerinPotassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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 SorbateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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