SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment Versus Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum
Updated on March 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment 28 ingredients
Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum 47 ingredients
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SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment 28 ingredients
Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate-13
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningSclareolide
Masking
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Propanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trehalose
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLecithin
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthophylls, Sclareolide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactoferrin
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mannitol
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Tranexamic Acid, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Silybum Marianum Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Lactoferrin, Plankton Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-12, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51, Phosphatidylserine, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Phospholipids, Fructose, Betaine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77891
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 WaterTranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging. And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types.
This ingredient is great for most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin. Unlike its cousin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide does not cause "niacin flush", or reddening skin with itchiness.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all. If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body needs to convert it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
1,2-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
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidIngredient Ratings
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SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment 28 ingredients
Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum 47 ingredients
