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About Me Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum

About Me Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This hydrating serum is formulated a

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

About Me Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum Versus Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Propanediol

Niacinamide

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Methylpropanediol

Betaine

Tranexamic Acid

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Pteris Multifida Extract

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

Panax Ginseng Berry Extract

Citrus Limon Bud Extract

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Water

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Glycerin

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Octyldodeceth-16

Glutathione

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Carbomer

Panthenol

Water

Tromethamine

Polyquaternium-51

Beta-Glucan

Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

Fructooligosaccharides

Butylene Glycol

Xylitylglucoside

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Anhydroxylitol

Xylitol

Glucose

Ascorbic Acid

Tocopherol

1,2-Hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Pentylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Citrus Limon Bud Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Octyldodeceth-16, Glutathione, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Carbomer, Panthenol, Water, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate

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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.

1,2-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

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 031,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
  4. 04It is a:
  5. 05Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  6. 06Emollient, helping to soften skin
  7. 07Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  8. 08Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
  9. 09Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
  10. 10Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
  11. 11Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
  12. 12Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
  13. 13Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
  14. 14However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
  15. 15Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
  16. 16In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
  17. 17While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
  18. 18Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
  19. 19Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
  20. 20However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's…
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01When and How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Routine

Products with hyaluronic acid can be used in the morning or at night (or both!). Applying the hydrating ingredient at night will restore your skin’s resilience while you sleep, and applying it in the morning will leave your skin feeling plump, hydrated and ready for makeup. Hyaluronic acid is great at providing topical hydration when it’s introduced into a balanced skincare routine. According to Dr. King, it’s important to pair your hyaluronic acid products with an emollient or occlusive moisturizer to lock in hydration.

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02How to Apply Face Serums

Skincare rules can get confusing, but when it comes to application the general rule of thumb is to pay attention to the product’s consistency. “Apply the lightest, thinnest product first and the heaviest, and more dense products last, since thinner products can’t penetrate thicker products,”says Dr. Lewis. After cleansing the face and following up with a toner, let the skin dry before using a serum. You can layer different serums on top of each other or opt for a product that has a precise mix of multiple hero ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

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