Instytutum Anti-Wrinkle Brightening C-Erum Versus IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum

Instytutum Anti-Wrinkle Brightening C-Erum Versus IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum Detailed comparison of Instytutum Anti-Wrinkle Brightening C-Erum versus IMAGE skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. This hydrating serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate to hydrate skin. Hyaluronic Acid Tripeptide-5 Oleanolic Acid Squalane Ascorbic Acid 15% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Tocopherol Niacinamide 3% Water Propylheptyl Caprylate Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Dicaprylyl Ether Butylene Glycol Sucrose Polystearate Undecane Cetearyl Alcohol Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate Phenoxyethanol Tridecane Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Cetyl Palmitate Alcohol Xanthan Gum Citric Acid Disodium EDTA Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Ascorbyl Palmitate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol Hyaluronic Acid, Tripeptide-5, Oleanolic Acid, Squalane, Ascorbic Acid 15%, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Niacinamide 3%, Water, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Polystearate, Undecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Tridecane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Limonene C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Cetyl Alcohol Dimethicone Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate Stearic Acid Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Panthenol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Caprylyl Glycol Tocopheryl Acetate Glycine Soja Sterols Linoleic Acid Phospholipids Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Squalene Propylene Glycol 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 Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil Yeast Polysaccharides Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Carbomer Eugenol Benzoic Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Ascorbic Acid 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, Ceteary 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. Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) made by combining it with palmitic acid. It is able to blend easily into creams and oil-based formulas because it dissolves in oils rather than water. As you may know, regular vitamin C is notorious for breaking down when exposed to sunlight and air. Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable and degrades at a slower rate. Research on whether it converts efficiently into active vitamin C once it's applied on your skin is still limited. Some in-vitro studies suggest it may support collagen production, but it is not considered one of the stronger vitamin C derivatives, like: Due to the palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Comedogenic studies have also shown this ingredient to have a rating of 2. It's also worth keeping in mind that comedogenic and irritancy ratings are tested on individual ingredients, not finished formulas. The final product's formulation, concentration, and