This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and fade the look of dark spots.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Torreya Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningDextran
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Zinc PCA, Oryza Sativa Extract, Torreya Nucifera Extract, Dextran, Tripeptide-1, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kojic Acid, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA
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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.
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 BetaineWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
