Wardah C-Defense Serum Versus Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Wardah C-Defense Serum 19 ingredients
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
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Wardah C-Defense Serum 19 ingredients
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glutathione
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Aminobutyric Acid
Sh-Polypeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Sodium PCA
HumectantMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentManganese PCA
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Cysteine, Allantoin, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glutathione, Ergothioneine, Aminobutyric Acid, Sh-Polypeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propylene Glycol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc PCA, Maltodextrin, Manganese PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Citric 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 WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBiosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractXanthan 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 GumAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Wardah C-Defense Serum 19 ingredients
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
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Wardah C-Defense Serum 19 ingredients
It was okay, doesnt damaged my skin, it has average results, almost to none but quite hydrating.
