SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Versus ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 8 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
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About this product
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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 8 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Methylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningMarrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ProtectingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Oleth-20
CleansingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSalicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Methylene Glycol
AntimicrobialC12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters
Perfuming
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycol Distearate, Polyacrylamide, Oleth-20, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Glycol Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Ferulate, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Methylene Glycol, C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters, Lauryl Alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Parfum
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 WaterAscorbic 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 AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 8 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Reviews
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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 8 ingredients
Would repurchase, have repurchased.
Fantastic and effective vitamin c serum for acne prone skin. The 10% is more suited for reactive skin. I hate that it works so well for overall skin health. It made my skin just look more … balanced? And it also worked synergistically with azelaic acid to fade my dark spots.
Vitamin c brightener and antioxidants
