It's Skin Power 10 Formula LI Effector Firefighter Versus It's Skin Power 10 Formula Vc Effector Blemish Catcher
Updated on July 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
It's Skin Power 10 Formula LI Effector Firefighter 25 ingredients
It's Skin Power 10 Formula Vc Effector Blemish Catcher 29 ingredients
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It's Skin Power 10 Formula LI Effector Firefighter 25 ingredients
It's Skin Power 10 Formula Vc Effector Blemish Catcher 29 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycereth-26
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycereth-26, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Guaiazulene, Beta-Glucan, Polyglutamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Limonene, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
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 WaterButylene 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 Glycerin1,2-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
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.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateSodium 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 HyaluronatePolyglyceryl-10 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
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It's Skin Power 10 Formula LI Effector Firefighter 25 ingredients
It's Skin Power 10 Formula Vc Effector Blemish Catcher 29 ingredients
