Trinny London Overnight Clarity Versus Cipher Skincare Night Shift Holistic Tone Balancing Treatment
Updated on October 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, niacinamide and Vitamin E
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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Trinny London Overnight Clarity 30 ingredients
Cipher Skincare Night Shift Holistic Tone Balancing Treatment 44 ingredients
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Trinny London Overnight Clarity 30 ingredients
Cipher Skincare Night Shift Holistic Tone Balancing Treatment 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentUndecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAzelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine
AntimicrobialRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glutathione
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate, Cyclodextrin, Undecane, Tridecane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Glutathione, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Glucose, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycereth-26
HumectantPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventLactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Tridecane
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantGlabridin
BleachingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLecithin
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Alpha-Arbutin, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Glycereth-26, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Undecane, Propanediol, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Tridecane, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Plankton Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Xylitylglucoside, Glabridin, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Olive Glycerides, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolUndecane is an emollient and helps create a lightweight base for products.
Is is not soluble in water and naturally occurring in some species.
Tridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to official INCI guidelines, this ingredient is used to give a light odor to raw materials. It is often used as a starter ingredient to create parfum.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
Learn more about TridecaneChlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from a green microalga. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants.
Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This ingredient is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
Fun fact: This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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