Fresh Skinlab Jeju Aloe Ice 3 In 1 Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Versus iWhite Korea Glow Booster Vitamin C Serum
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Fresh Skinlab Jeju Aloe Ice 3 In 1 Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum 37 ingredients
iWhite Korea Glow Booster Vitamin C Serum 58 ingredients
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Fresh Skinlab Jeju Aloe Ice 3 In 1 Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum 37 ingredients
iWhite Korea Glow Booster Vitamin C Serum 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
HumectantParfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Pantothenate
Arginine
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Menthol
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Chlorphenesin, Trehalose, Parfum, Carbomer, Calcium Pantothenate, Arginine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl, Silica, Menthol
Water
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingGlutathione
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMannitol
HumectantSucrose
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menadione, Glutathione, Zea Mays Starch, Mannitol, Sucrose, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, CI 77492, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citral, Limonene
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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