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Advanced Clinicals Collagen Serum Versus COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum

Advanced Clinicals Collagen Serum Versus COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum Detailed comparison of Advanced Clinicals Collagen Serum versus COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydra

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Advanced Clinicals Collagen Serum Versus COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum Detailed comparison of Advanced Clinicals Collagen Serum versus COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Glucosamine to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. No concerns Water Isopropyl Myristate Ethylhexyl Olivate Glycerin Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Cetearyl Alcohol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum Squalane Soluble Collagen Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Helianthus Annuus Extract Tocopherol Avena Sativa Bran Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Maltodextrin Phenoxyethanol Parfum Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Hexylene Glycol Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Squalane, Soluble Collagen, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal Pentylene Glycol Niacinamide 15% Butylene Glycol Acetyl Glucosamine 1,2-Hexanediol Zinc PCA Trehalose Xanthan Gum Pullulan Allantoin Sodium Phytate Citric Acid Water, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide 15%, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc PCA, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E. You'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 damage to your skin cells. Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes. It 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. This 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. This 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. In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading. Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products. 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!