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BeautyStat C Eye Perfector Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Cream Versus RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
BeautyStat C Eye Perfector Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Cream Versus RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to fade the look of dark spots and
BeautyStat C Eye Perfector Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Cream Versus RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to fade the look of dark spots and soften the look of wrinkles.
This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Ascorbic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Polysilicone-11
Ascorbic Acid
Mica
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Silica
CI 77891
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Tartaric Acid
Linoleic Acid
Hydroxyapatite
Cholesterol
Squalane
Creatine
Caffeine
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glabridin
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
CI 77491
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbic Acid, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, CI 77891, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tartaric Acid, Linoleic Acid, Hydroxyapatite, Cholesterol, Squalane, Creatine, Caffeine, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glabridin, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, CI 77491, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Water
Glycerin
Lactose
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Glyceryl Stearate
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
Retinol
Dihydroxy Methylchromone
Magnesium Aspartate
Zinc Gluconate
Copper Gluconate
Panthenol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Sorbitol
Stearyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Myristate
Propyl Gallate
Tromethamine
Carbomer
Polysorbate 20
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Citric Acid
Water, Glycerin, Lactose, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, Retinol, Dihydroxy Methylchromone, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propyl Gallate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Citric Acid
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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.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.