Fourth Ray Beauty The Daily Facial Moisturizer Versus Fourth Ray Beauty Raydiate Vitamin C Serum
Updated on April 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Fourth Ray Beauty The Daily Facial Moisturizer 58 ingredients
Fourth Ray Beauty Raydiate Vitamin C Serum 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Fourth Ray Beauty The Daily Facial Moisturizer 58 ingredients
Fourth Ray Beauty Raydiate Vitamin C Serum 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
C13-14 Alkane
SolventLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingQuartz
Abrasive
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Olivate, C13-14 Alkane, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycine Soja Sterols, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium PCA, Plankton Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Quartz, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Maltodextrin, Glycol Distearate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentSchinus Molle Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Schinus Molle Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 16035, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract comes from the peels of the bitter orange. This orange is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used in foods such as marmalade.
Citrus peels are often made up of mainly limonene. Limonene is a fragrance with a citrus scent. They also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
We don't have a description for Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract yet.
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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolJasmine flower and leaf has perfuming, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant activity in Jasmine comes from flavonoids - a compound found in many plants. While antioxidants are great - Jasmine flowers also contain coumarin, a known EU allergen.
This ingredient can also help mask unpleasant scents from other ingredients.
Learn more about Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractPotassium 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 SorbateSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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!
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