Klued 5% Mandelic Acid Clarifying Toner Versus Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Updated on November 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Klued 5% Mandelic Acid Clarifying Toner 13 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Klued 5% Mandelic Acid Clarifying Toner 13 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum 12 ingredients
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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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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Klued 5% Mandelic Acid Clarifying Toner 13 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum 12 ingredients
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Klued 5% Mandelic Acid Clarifying Toner 13 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum 12 ingredients
I broke out from what I believe to be a bad mix of skincare products, and I was really hesitant to try another Vitamin C serum, but this one was amazing. I noticed my dark marks finally began to fade after two weeks of use. I'm on my second bottle now, and this has become my holy grail Vitamin C serum!
love this brand and this serum totally worth the hype this literally glow me up
