This brightening essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This brightening essence is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
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Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Palmate
EmulsifyingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Sea Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Palmate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Retinyl Palmitate, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Arginine, CI 77220, Dextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
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