The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C And EGF Serum Versus Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum
Updated on June 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and 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 and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C And EGF Serum 13 ingredients
Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C And EGF Serum 13 ingredients
Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glucose, Cellulose Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77891, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C And EGF Serum 13 ingredients
Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Clean Brightening Vitamin C Serum 32 ingredients
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