Q for Skin Lingonberry Hi-Tech Serum In Cream Versus C/O Gerd Lingonberry Clear Cream
Updated on May 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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 harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Q for Skin Lingonberry Hi-Tech Serum In Cream 34 ingredients
C/O Gerd Lingonberry Clear Cream 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Q for Skin Lingonberry Hi-Tech Serum In Cream 34 ingredients
C/O Gerd Lingonberry Clear Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHumulus Lupulus Oil
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Glycerin, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Humulus Lupulus Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Laurate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateLingonberry seed oil is an antioxidant and rich in fatty acids.
Due to the fatty acid content, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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