NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum Versus Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Gluconolactone to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Citric Acid
Buffering
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOxidized Starch Acetate
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Triethanolamine
BufferingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, CI 77891, Oxidized Starch Acetate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Triethanolamine, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77400, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Parfum
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
