Skin Gym Hydra-Youth Serum Versus CommonLabs Vitamin C Brightening Ampoule
Updated on August 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Skin Gym Hydra-Youth Serum 24 ingredients
CommonLabs Vitamin C Brightening Ampoule 50 ingredients
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Skin Gym Hydra-Youth Serum 24 ingredients
CommonLabs Vitamin C Brightening Ampoule 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBentonite
AbsorbentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gigartina Stellata Extract
Skin ProtectingCrocus Sativus Stigma Extract
Datem
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bentonite, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract, Datem, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Silica
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantCitrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Astaxanthin, Limonene, Linalool
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidIngredient Ratings
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