Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum versus Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum .
Published on August 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum 32 ingredients
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum 41 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum 32 ingredients
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum 32 ingredients
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum 41 ingredients
Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Squalane • Glycerin • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Pentylene Glycol • Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopherol • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum • Silica • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glucose • Cellulose Gum • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Farnesol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Triethylhexanoin • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Nylon-12 • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Boron Nitride • Panthenol • Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate • Inositol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Mica • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone • Polyacrylamide • Aminomethyl Propanol • Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine • Benzyl Alcohol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Benzoate • Hexyldecanol • Laureth-7 • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Methylparaben • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Prunus Mume Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Parfum • Limonene • Citronellol • Linalool • Geraniol • CI 77891
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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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolRose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
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