Tirtir SOS Serum Versus Decorte Whitelogist
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Natto Gum
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Natto Gum, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate
Skin ConditioningCassia Mimosoides Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingEchinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract
MoisturisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentPinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Rhodiola Sacra Root Extract
EmollientThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Succinate
MaskingGellan Gum
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Succinic Acid
BufferingTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Cassia Mimosoides Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Kojic Acid, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Rhodiola Sacra Root Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Benzophenone-5, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Gellan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Lecithin, Oleyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Succinic Acid, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
