Sephora Collection Ultra Glow Serum: Glow + Strengthen Vitamin C Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
This brightening serum is formulated around Panthenol and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Alpha-Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Ribose
HumectantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingParfum
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Glycerin, Ribose, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Acer Saccharum Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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.
Propanediol 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.
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