Hedo Extra Strength Fading Kit Versus Coleman Dermatology CC Brightening Pads
Updated on June 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Hedo Extra Strength Fading Kit 21 ingredients
Coleman Dermatology CC Brightening Pads 16 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Hedo Extra Strength Fading Kit 21 ingredients
Coleman Dermatology CC Brightening Pads 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Alpha-Arbutin 8%
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid 4%
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
Octyl Formate
Perfuming
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Alum
AstringentAlpha-Arbutin 8%, Kojic Acid 4%, Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Phytic Acid, Phospholipids, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-5, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate, Octyl Formate, Caffeine, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Alum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Rumex Crispus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Glucose Oxidase
StabilisingIngredients 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. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
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 GlycolKojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient works by blocking tyrosine, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Kojic Acid is antifungal and often used to treat fungal infections. Additionally, it can help fight bacteria with its antimicrobrial properties. This can help treat acne as well.
A similar ingredient is arbutin.
Learn more about Kojic AcidWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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