Skinmade 15% Vitamin C + Bio Stemcell Super Brightening Serum Versus The Pastels Shop AA2G Vitamin C Serum
Updated on August 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skinmade 15% Vitamin C + Bio Stemcell Super Brightening Serum 45 ingredients
The Pastels Shop AA2G Vitamin C Serum 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Skinmade 15% Vitamin C + Bio Stemcell Super Brightening Serum 45 ingredients
The Pastels Shop AA2G Vitamin C Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Seed Cell Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ellagic Acid
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAcetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningTetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Rapa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSodium Oleate
CleansingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Cell Culture Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ellagic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Tetrapeptide-30, Oligopeptide-68, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Glutathione, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Brassica Rapa Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Sodium Oleate, Ferulic Acid, 4-Butylresorcinol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolydextrose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ferulic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocotrienols, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polydextrose, Xanthan Gum, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin
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 WaterMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. By fighting free-radicals, ferulic acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.
Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.
In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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