The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% Versus HOLLAFACE Brightening Concentrate Glow Serum
Updated on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 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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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
HOLLAFACE Brightening Concentrate Glow Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
HOLLAFACE Brightening Concentrate Glow Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Dithiaoctanediol
Skin ConditioningGluconic Acid
Sutilains
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Xanthan Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Morus Alba Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Dithiaoctanediol, Gluconic Acid, Sutilains, Beta-Carotene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
HOLLAFACE Brightening Concentrate Glow Serum 19 ingredients
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