The [pH]ix Vita C Mist Versus Creamy Vitamina C
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phytic Acid
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Arginine, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Proline, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Mandelic Acid, Phytic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Triethyl Citrate, Citric Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Potassium Sorbate, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pullulan
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
