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The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum Versus Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum

The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum Versus Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This brightening serum is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and

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The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum Versus Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum

This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This brightening serum is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Ferulic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

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Dimethicone

Ascorbic Acid 30%

Polysilicone-11

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid 30%, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone

Water

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Glycerin

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium Anisate

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Citrus Grandis Seed Extract

Hyaluronic Acid

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf

Tocotrienols

Ferulic Acid

Matricaria Maritima Powder

Sodium Phytate

Xanthan Gum

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tocotrienols, Ferulic Acid, Matricaria Maritima Powder, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose

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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. 03Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
  4. 04Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
  5. 05The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
  6. 06Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
  7. 07This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
  8. 08The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
  9. 09A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
  10. 10These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
  11. 11Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
  12. 12You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damag…
  13. 13Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
  14. 14It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
  15. 15This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
  16. 16This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
  17. 17In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
  18. 18Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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