Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule Versus Logically Skin Brightuning Peptide Ampoule
Updated on June 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule 32 ingredients
Logically Skin Brightuning Peptide Ampoule 32 ingredients
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Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule 32 ingredients
Logically Skin Brightuning Peptide Ampoule 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhysalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Bioflavonoids, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, 1,2-Hexanediol
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingTrideceth-10
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Betaine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Dipeptide-1, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside
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:
- 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.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineWater. 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 NiacinamideMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis Extract1,2-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
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Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule 32 ingredients
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Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule 32 ingredients
Irritates my skin a bit, but does a great job of brightening and smoothing my skin! Plus the redness easily goes away once I use a calming ampoule.
