Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk Versus Topicals Faded Brightening And Clearing Mist
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Topicals Faded Brightening And Clearing Mist 21 ingredients
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Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Topicals Faded Brightening And Clearing Mist 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
UV Absorber
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Lauryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glutathione
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Topicals Faded Brightening And Clearing Mist 21 ingredients
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Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Worth the money
When I was younger, Ambi and Palmers were my go to products. This fade milk helped keep my skin smooth and even for decades. Of course, when I got older, I needed something more aggressive, which is the only reason I don’t use it any more.
