This brightening serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Hexapeptide-11 to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Ferulic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Squalene
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-3, Sclerotium Gum, Ferulic Acid, Propanediol, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Squalene, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Polyglutamic Acid, Amylopectin, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Lecithin, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Lactic Acid, Phytosterols, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolFerulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant that can be naturally found in the cell walls of grains like rice, oats, and corn. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and has the ability to boost the performance of other antioxidants as well.
A well-known study found that adding Ferulic Acid to a solution of Vitamins C and E doubled the photoprotection of skin. This is why you'll often see it paired with Vitamin C or Vitamin E serums rather than sold on its own.
A 2025 review of 18 human studies found that using Ferulic Acid (0.5-1%) daily for one to three months showed improvements in:
As far as allergies go, Ferulic acid is generally well-tolerated but can cause an allergic reaction in very rare cases. It's also worth noting that Ferulic acid is often extracted from plant sources like rice bran or wheat bran, so be sure to path test if you have known grain allergies.
Outside of skincare, researchers are also looking into Ferulic Acid for its potential benefits in areas like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart health.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolPropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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