Farmacy 10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum Versus IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum

Farmacy 10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum Versus IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum Detailed comparison of Farmacy 10% Waterless Vitamin C Serum versus IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Alpha-Arbutin to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This hydrating serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate to hydrate skin. No concerns Propanediol Pentylene Glycol Ascorbic Acid Betaine Alpha-Arbutin Ferulic Acid Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract Glycerin Lactic Acid Citric Acid Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Alpha-Arbutin, Ferulic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Water Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Limonene C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Cetyl Alcohol Dimethicone Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate Stearic Acid Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Panthenol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Butylene Glycol Tocopheryl Acetate Glycine Soja Sterols Linoleic Acid Phospholipids Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Squalene Propylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Glucosamine Hcl Hexylene Glycol Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate PEG-8 Pisum Sativum Extract Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract Tocopherol Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Disodium EDTA Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil Yeast Polysaccharides Sodium Hyaluronate Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Carbomer Eugenol Ascorbyl Palmitate Benzoic Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Lactate Polysorbate 20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract Taurine Corallina Officinalis Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Potassium Sorbate BHT Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Darutoside Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Arginine Leucine Lysine Sodium Benzoate Valine Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limonene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Panthenol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalene, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Hcl, Hexylene Glycol, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, PEG-8, Pisum Sativum Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Disodium 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. Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin. Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for: Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently. One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin. While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects. The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption. Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits. Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day. Read more about other types of Vitamin C: Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a