The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Versus Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare x Sali Hughes Must-C Anytime Daily Serum
This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Glucoside and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Ascorbyl Glucoside, C15-19 Alkane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Metabisulfite, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Coumarin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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 HydroxideSodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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