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Lancer Skincare Younger Pure Youth Serum Versus Lancer Skincare Omega Hydrating Oil
Lancer Skincare Younger Pure Youth Serum Versus Lancer Skincare Omega Hydrating Oil This anti-aging serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This hydrating oil is formulate
Lancer Skincare Younger Pure Youth Serum Versus Lancer Skincare Omega Hydrating Oil
This anti-aging serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.
This hydrating oil is formulated around Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Glycolic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
PEG-100 Stearate
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Sodium Hydroxide
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Propanediol
Cetyl Alcohol
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Vp/Va Copolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Bakuchiol
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26
Bidens Pilosa Extract
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Glycine Soja Extract
Tuber Aestivum Extract
Orchis Mascula Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Bisabolol
Allantoin
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Dimethicone
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract
Menthoxypropanediol
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Citric Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Xanthan Gum
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bakuchiol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Capryloyl Pentapeptide-26, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Glycine Soja Extract, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Ethyl Linoleate
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Isopropyl Myristate
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Tocopherol
BHT
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Ethyl Linoleate, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, BHT
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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.
This ingredient is also known as flaxseed oil or linseed oil. It is created by cold-pressing the seeds of the flax plant and is rich in fatty acids.
This oil is packed with omega-3 (ALA), omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids that closely mimic the skin's own natural lipid barrier. The high omega-3 content gives it solid anti-inflammatory properties.
Clinical studies have found it can reduce water loss and improve smoothness/hydration, particularly in sensitive skin types. Studies also suggest it helps maintain the lipid layer that is compromised in atopic (eczema-prone) skin.
Wound healing studies showed that low-concentration linseed oil formulations (1-5%) produced significant barrier repair, but it should be noted that high concentrations showed diminishing returns.
Due to the rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.