This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This brightening serum is formulated around Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract and Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Bisabolol, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Atelocollagen, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract 40%
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Acetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract 40%, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide 5%, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Biotin, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Folic Acid, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Inositol, Thiamine Hcl, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Cholesterol, Acetylphytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWater. 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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