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The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution Versus JUMISO All Day Vitamin Pure C 5.5 Glow Serum

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Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin 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.

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan 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.

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When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution 18 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Works Well (3) Great Value (2)
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MamzelleMarie

1 year ago
Review

I love this so much I kicked Niacinamide off my routine because this seems to finally be doing all the things Niacinamide was supposed to do for me skin. Now that I have checked the ingredients it makes sense :)
My skin is clearer, less textured and breakout spots fade noticeably faster. It feels amazing and goes great over and under other serums. Absolute new holy grail product.

#absorbs well
#works well
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Mercy Nicine

3 months ago
Review

I started using this product in 2023 and have repurchased it a couple times since and I really enjoy the way it keeps PIH away following acne breakouts. Another reviewer said this serum replaced Niacinamide in their routine and I definitely feel the same, I enjoyed this more!

I have very oily skin that’s prone to acne and congestion and I really appreciated the lactic acid in the ingredients as Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent

JUMISO All Day Vitamin Pure C 5.5 Glow Serum 14 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Light (2) Absorbs Well (1) Strong Scent (1)
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tsuki

7 months ago
Review

came in the dropper already attached instead of with a normal cap so it was already starting to oxidise when I got it. packaging needs work but the product itself is great. lightweight and watery!

#light
#absorbs well