OAM 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum Versus Pixi Beauty Botanical Collagen & Retinol Volumizing Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
OAM 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 21 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Botanical Collagen & Retinol Volumizing Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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OAM 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 21 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Botanical Collagen & Retinol Volumizing Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28
Skin Conditioning
Phyllanthus Emblica Extract
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methyl Trimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Phospholipids, Alpha-Arbutin, Retinyl Palmitate, Water, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Retinol, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Niacinamide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Propyl Gallate, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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OAM 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 21 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Botanical Collagen & Retinol Volumizing Serum 19 ingredients
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