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Skincyclopedia 20% Vitamin C Face Serum Versus Latisse Serum

Serum
Lash & Brow Serum
British Brand United Kingdom
American Brand United States

Updated on September 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Skincyclopedia 20% Vitamin C Face Serum 12 ingredients

Latisse Serum 6 ingredients

What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Skincyclopedia 20% Vitamin C Face Serum 12 ingredients

Latisse Serum 6 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water

When to use

Skincyclopedia 20% Vitamin C Face Serum 12 ingredients

Latisse Serum 6 ingredients

12 Routines
83% use in am
17% use in pm
75% use every day
22 Routines
5% use in am
95% use in pm
95% use every day

Reviews

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2.00
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Great Value 100% Pilling 100% Sticky 100%

Latisse Serum 6 ingredients

3.67
Overall rating
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What people say
Great Value 33% Works Well 33%