IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque Versus Face Reality Skincare Vitamin A Corrective Serum
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and retinoid
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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque 40 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Vitamin A Corrective Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque 40 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Vitamin A Corrective Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Maleate
EmollientAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGlucosamine Hcl
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Yeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningNannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Maleate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Limonene, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Zea Mays Starch, Glucosamine Hcl, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Pisum Sativum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Yeast Polysaccharides, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caffeyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Cyclodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinal, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Rosmarinyl Glucoside, Caffeyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 SorbateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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