KAINE Vita Drop Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C

KAINE Vita Drop Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C Detailed comparison of KAINE Vita Drop Serum versus Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C. This brightening serum is formulated around Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This brightening serum is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and calm redness. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Glycerin Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 1,2-Hexanediol Betaine Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Glyceryl Stearate Propanediol Water Glycereth-26 Cetearyl Olivate Carbomer Sorbitan Olivate Tromethamine Coptis Japonica Root Extract Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Hydrogenated Polydecene Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Biosaccharide Gum-1 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Panthenol Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Trideceth-10 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Dextrin Hydroxyethylcellulose Ascorbyl Glucoside Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Trideceth-10, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ascorbyl Glucoside Centella Asiatica Extract Dicaprylyl Carbonate Methyl Trimethicone Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Laminaria Japonica Extract Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Cetearyl Alcohol Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Silica Bisabolol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Xanthan Gum Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Adenosine Fructooligosaccharides Beta-Glucan Sorbitan Isostearate Maltodextrin Arginine Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide Hydroxyacetophenone Centella Asiatica Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Bisabolol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Am These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is one of the most popular "stable" vitamin C derivatives in skincare. Plain ascorbic acid is fantastic but notoriously fragile; it browns, oxidizes, and loses potency fast. So attaching an ethyl group to the third carbon of the molecule gives it some cool perks: In a formula, it does the 3 classic vitamin C jobs: it acts as an antioxidant, helps brighten skin tone by inhibiting tyrosinase, and supports collagen. The evidence is reasonably solid for a cosmetic ingredient; Liao and colleagues (2018) showed it's significantly more stable than ascorbic acid while still being effective. A 2021 study by Zerbinati and colleagues tested a serum with 30% 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid and 1% lactic acid significantly increased collagen production, reduced UVB-induced DNA damage, and decreased melanin on a reconstructed pigmented skin model. Typical real world usage sits around 0.5-5% (and 1-2% is common for daily serums). Amounts up to 30% have been shown to be non-irritating on human skin samples, but two isolated cases reported allergic contact dermatitis so a patch test is sensible if you have reactive skin. Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration. Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte. Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even. Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability. Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine. 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. 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 ris