Luxe Organix Power Glow Vita C Serum Versus Fresh Skinlab K-Aloe Ice 3 in 1 Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Cream
This brightening serum is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Metabisulfite, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrideceth-10
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Menthol
Masking
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Octocrylene, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-10, Chlorphenesin, Menthol, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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