VT Cosmetics Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100 Versus VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300
Updated on July 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
VT Cosmetics Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100 55 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 43 ingredients
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VT Cosmetics Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100 55 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Agar
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Glutathione
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Propanediol
SolventCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Ubiquinone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Glutathione, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Propanediol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Astaxanthin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Retinyl Palmitate, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Mentha Viridis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract, Ferulic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Glycereth-26
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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 WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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.
Xanthan 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 GumCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePropolis Extract is also known as bee glue.
This ingredient has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.
The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.
A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.
Fun facts: This ingredient is created by mixing beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees. Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.
Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideIngredient Ratings
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VT Cosmetics Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100 55 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 43 ingredients
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VT Cosmetics Vita-Light Reedle Shot 100 55 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 43 ingredients
Great when used AS DIRECTED- waiting every 3 days. should be used before anything else in your routine on skin that’s in good condition. But don’t use before any acids or high strength retinol since its main thing is being a penetration enhancer. I like to use before peptide serums. The serum itself is just the cica reedles and amino acids.
I hate it with passion when I use it. Love it in the morning. I see less visible pores, and better skin tone. Probably because of the combination with other actives/products, which makes me hate it even more when using it. Really uncomfortable. I prefer the 100 but of course I will finish this one first. Slightly thicker than the 100.
