Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C versus Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum .
Published on June 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C 59 ingredients
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C 59 ingredients
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C 59 ingredients
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Algae Extract • Sucrose • Acetyl Glucosamine • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Molasses Extract • Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Salicylic Acid • Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica • Caffeine • Sodium Lactate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Squalane • Oryzanol • Resveratrol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium PCA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg-75 • Oleth-3 Phosphate • Sorbitol • Caprylyl Glycol • Oleth-3 • Sodium Polyaspartate • Oleth-5 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Propylene Glycol Caprylate • Dextrin • Yeast Extract • Choleth-24 • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Ceteth-24 • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Salicylic Acid • Isononyl Isononanoate • Butylene Glycol • Kaolin • Zinc Sulfate • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrolyzed Algin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Acrylates Copolymer • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 8.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 22.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 30.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 38.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 48.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 51.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateEstée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 58.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 59.
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Estée Lauder Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment² + Vitamin C 59 ingredients
Vichy Phytosolution Anti-Acne Skin Care Serum 20 ingredients
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Its my favorite salicylic acid serum! It also has hyaluronic acid so it's not very drying compared to other SA products. And it...
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Its my favorite salicylic acid serum! It also has hyaluronic acid so it's not very drying compared to other SA products. And it smells so good!
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