Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector versus Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum .
Published on April 05, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum 28 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum 28 ingredients
Water • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Butylene Glycol • Polysilicone-11 • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Ptfe • Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer • Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid 1% • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Ellagic Acid 0.5% • Phenoxyethanol • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Pentylene Glycol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • CI 77891 • Salicylic Acid 0.3% • Chlorphenesin • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Mica • Disodium EDTA • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Citric Acid
Water • Cyclohexasiloxane • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Tetrahydrojasmonate • Polysilicone-11 • Octyldodecanol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Dipropylene Glycol • Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone • CI 77891 • Mica • Secale Cereale Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Poloxamer 338 • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium EDTA • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Citronellol • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterSkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneSkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlycerinSkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.
As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateSkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Inulin Lauryl Carbamate.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 GlycolSkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 77891SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 MicaSkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector 28 ingredients
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