Replenix Pigment Correcting Brightening Cream Versus Derma Made Melafade Serum
Updated on October 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Replenix Pigment Correcting Brightening Cream 29 ingredients
Derma Made Melafade Serum 8 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Replenix Pigment Correcting Brightening Cream 29 ingredients
Derma Made Melafade Serum 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningHexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantLecithin
EmollientHexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Triethanolamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, PEG-8, Dimethicone, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Hexylresorcinol, Glycerin, Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arbutin, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Ergothioneine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propyl Gallate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterAnother popular name for this ingredient is Synovea HR. This ingredient is a skin lightener and antioxidant.
Like other skin lighteners, it blocks the process of skin darkening. Specifically, this ingredient blocks tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for darkening skin when exposed to UV.
Hexylresorcinol works well with other ingredients. Studies show this ingredient boosts the effect of niacinamide, various forms of vitamin C, and retinoids.
Many consider this to be a safer alternative to hydroquinone. In fact, this ingredient produces the same results as hydroquinone in lower amounts.
Fun fact: This ingredient can also be found food and medicine for treating skin infections.
Gentle reminder from SkinSort: all skin tones are beautiful!
Learn more about HexylresorcinolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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