The Raw Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% Serum Versus Ghost Democracy Lightbulb Vitamin C Serum
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive 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 Raw Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% Serum 16 ingredients
Ghost Democracy Lightbulb Vitamin C Serum 8 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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The Raw Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% Serum 16 ingredients
Ghost Democracy Lightbulb Vitamin C Serum 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. By fighting free-radicals, ferulic acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.
Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.
In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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