Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Moisturizer Fragrance-Free Versus The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Moisturizer Fragrance-Free 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Moisturizer Fragrance-Free 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Maltodextrin, Sorbitan Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
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Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Moisturizer Fragrance-Free 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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Lumene Nordic-C Glow Reveal Moisturizer Fragrance-Free 29 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
I'm orange...
When I first started using this I was like, “great, a vitamin C that doesn’t burn”. So I began using it frequently. Slowly, I noticed my skin was turning orange, but just on my face. Turns out this product was oxidizing ON MY SKIN. The serum itself was still pretty clear, so I wasn’t applying an old or bad product, but when exposed to oxygen while on my face it began to STAIN it as Show more
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My face has never been redder and hurt more in my life...
