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Dermaceutic Laboratoire C25 Cream Antioxidant Concentrate Versus Paula's Choice C25 Super Booster

Dermaceutic Laboratoire C25 Cream Antioxidant Concentrate Versus Paula's Choice C25 Super Booster This brightening treatment is formulated around Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate and Retinyl Palmitate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkl

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Dermaceutic Laboratoire C25 Cream Antioxidant Concentrate Versus Paula's Choice C25 Super Booster

This brightening treatment is formulated around Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate and Retinyl Palmitate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

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

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Maris Aqua

Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate

Ethylhexyl Cocoate

Glycerin

Methylpropanediol

C15-19 Alkane

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Panthenol

Pentylene Glycol

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Retinyl Palmitate

Lactic Acid

Tocopherol

Morus Alba Root Extract

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Isohexadecane

Butylene Glycol

Polysorbate 80

Sclerotium Gum

Citronellyl Methylcrotonate

Alcohol

Sorbitan Oleate

Citric Acid

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Chlorphenesin

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Parfum

Maris Aqua, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sclerotium Gum, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Parfum

Cyclopentasiloxane

Ascorbic Acid

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Polysilicone-11

Dimethicone

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Propylene Carbonate

Cyclopentasiloxane, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate

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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. 03Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  4. 04Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  5. 05Though 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.
  6. 06Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
  7. 07Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
  8. 08Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
  9. 09Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
  10. 10Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
  11. 11Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
  12. 12Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
  13. 13Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  14. 14Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
  15. 15Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
  16. 16Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
  17. 17This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
  18. 18Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
  19. 19Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
  20. 20Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
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