Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence Versus Is Clinical Active Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence 29 ingredients
Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients
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About this product
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Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence 29 ingredients
Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicArginine
Masking
PEG-32
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialRose Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Faex Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Arginine, PEG-32, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Papain, Sorbic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Rose Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citric Acid
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.
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Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence 29 ingredients
Is Clinical Active Serum 13 ingredients
