Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum versus Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask .
Published on May 03, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum 4 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum 4 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask 38 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum 4 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask 38 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Betaine • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyacrylamide • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Olivate • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Sorbitan Olivate • Dimethiconol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Laureth-7 • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Urea • Parfum • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Citrate • Benzophenone-4 • Limonene • Dipropylene Glycol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Benzyl Benzoate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Benzyl Salicylate • Citrus Junos Fruit Extract • Citral • Hydroxycitronellal • Denatonium Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
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The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum 4 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask 38 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum 4 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask 38 ingredients
Reviews
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The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum 4 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Mask 38 ingredients
BA2020
Bad Reaction
I used this product two nights in a row. Woke up after the second application and noticed my skin was feeling very dry, tight and...
Bad Reaction
I used this product two nights in a row. Woke up after the second application and noticed my skin was feeling very dry, tight and scaly. Throughout the day my skin became redder and I noticed small spots appearing across my entire face. The next day my face was covered in whiteheads and painful pustules. 5 days later and my face is still covered in these painful spots. I've never had a reaction to a product before, I've never suffered from acne and I don't have sensitive skin. I checked the ingredients and none of them struck me as huge irritants but it does contain a lot of perfume which explains the strong artificial scent.
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