Obagi Vitamin C + Arbutin Brightening Serum Versus bareMinerals Skinlongevity Phyto-Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser Mineral SPF30
Updated on February 21, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Obagi Vitamin C + Arbutin Brightening Serum 9 ingredients
bareMinerals Skinlongevity Phyto-Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser Mineral SPF30 64 ingredients
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Obagi Vitamin C + Arbutin Brightening Serum 9 ingredients
bareMinerals Skinlongevity Phyto-Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser Mineral SPF30 64 ingredients
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Zinc Oxide 10.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 2.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialUndecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Isopentyldiol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mucor Miehei Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glucosamine Hcl
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhytic Acid
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLecithin
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingFructose
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingMaltose
MaskingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 10.4%, Titanium Dioxide 2.2%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Undecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Isopentyldiol, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Mucor Miehei Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Glucosamine Hcl, Urea, Sodium Citrate, Phytic Acid, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Bisabolol, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Fructose, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Trehalose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Maltose, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateIngredient Ratings
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