Topicals High Roller Ingrown Tonic Versus Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Brightening & Dark Spot Reducing Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Topicals High Roller Ingrown Tonic 18 ingredients
Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Brightening & Dark Spot Reducing Serum 24 ingredients
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Topicals High Roller Ingrown Tonic 18 ingredients
Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Brightening & Dark Spot Reducing Serum 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phytonadione Epoxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSalicylic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Phytic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Topicals High Roller Ingrown Tonic 18 ingredients
Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Brightening & Dark Spot Reducing Serum 24 ingredients
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Topicals High Roller Ingrown Tonic 18 ingredients
Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Brightening & Dark Spot Reducing Serum 24 ingredients
Product does what it is supposed to do. However it leaves a sticky residue and takes a while to be fully absorbed. So be mindful when layering. Overall, there are other less expensive products that can do the same thing.
