Skin science article
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum Versus PCA Skin Pigment Gel
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum Versus PCA Skin Pigment Gel This brightening serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Squalane to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This brightening serum is formulated ar
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum Versus PCA Skin Pigment Gel
This brightening serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Squalane to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.
This brightening serum is formulated around Lactic Acid and Kojic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Caprylyl Methicone
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Behenyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol
Squalane
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ferulic Acid
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Polysorbate 20
Xanthan Gum
Beta-Glucan
Parfum
Sorbitol
Limonene
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Disodium EDTA
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Tocotrienols
Linalool
Tocopherol
Citral
Citronellol
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Squalane, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Parfum, Sorbitol, Limonene, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium EDTA, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocotrienols, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citral, Citronellol
Alcohol Denat.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Lactic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Kojic Acid
Azelaic Acid
Alcohol
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
BHT
Glutathione
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Water, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, BHT, Glutathione, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Alternatives
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. Remember to stay hydrated!