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Geltek -Energy Versus IMAGE skincare The Max Serum

Geltek -Energy Versus IMAGE skincare The Max Serum Detailed comparison of Geltek -Energy versus IMAGE skincare The Max Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Ascorbyl Glucoside t

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Geltek Антиоксидантная сыворотка С-Energy Versus IMAGE skincare The Max Serum Detailed comparison of Geltek Антиоксидантная сыворотка С-Energy versus IMAGE skincare The Max Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Niacinamide Butylene Glycol Ascorbyl Glucoside Propylene Glycol Glycerin Biosaccharide Gum-1 Resveratrol Ferulic Acid Tocopheryl Acetate Phospholipids Ascorbyl Palmitate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Dihydroquercetin Panthenol Lecithin Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Carbomer Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Potassium Hydroxide Xanthan Gum PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Ethylhexylglycerin Diazolidinyl Urea Disodium EDTA Ethanolamine Methylparaben Propylparaben Parfum Linalool Limonene Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Resveratrol, Ferulic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phospholipids, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dihydroquercetin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, Ethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene Polysorbate 20 Sucrose Palmitate Glyceryl Linoleate Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Hydroxyethylcellulose Pullulan Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Isomalt Centella Asiatica Extract Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract Pvp Echinacea Purpurea Extract Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Sodium Lactate Glycine Soja Protein Sodium Hydroxide Superoxide Dismutase PEG-8 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract Caprylyl Glycol Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract Plankton Extract Citral Sodium Dextran Sulfate Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Biotin Water, Carbomer, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sucrose Palmitate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Limonene, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Pullulan, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isomalt, Propylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Pvp, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lactate, Lecithin, Glycine Soja Protein, Sodium Hydroxide, Superoxide Dismutase, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensi These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside. In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin. There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection. Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums. A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity. The quality of the extract matters a lot here: Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients. Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water). Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. 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 hig