Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum Versus FaceTheory Sensitive Clarifying Serum
Updated on December 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum 17 ingredients
FaceTheory Sensitive Clarifying Serum 16 ingredients
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Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum 17 ingredients
FaceTheory Sensitive Clarifying Serum 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Mannitol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWaltheria Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Anethum Graveolens Herb Extract
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Gellan Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingCalcium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Anethum Graveolens Herb Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate, Gellan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Calcium PCA, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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 PhosphateNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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