This brightening serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This brightening toner is formulated around Lactic Acid and Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Sodium Sulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
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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.
Limonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
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