This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Bakuchiol to fade the look of dark spots and refine skin texture.
This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCocoglycerides
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, C13-15 Alkane, Cocoglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Bakuchiol, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract, CI 77492, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, CI 77491, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, Calcium Gluconate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
