Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster Versus APIS Natural Cosmetics Ceramide Power Nourishing Glow Booster
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Ferulic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Panthenol and Ceramide AP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarnitine
Cleansing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Iron Oxides
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lecithin, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Squalane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides, Parfum
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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.
Propanediol 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!
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