L'Oreal Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Philosophy renewed hope in a jar serum

L'Oreal Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Philosophy renewed hope in a jar serum Detailed comparison of L'Oreal Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Philosophy renewed hope in a jar serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This brightening serum is formulated around Glutathione and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin. Water Glycerin Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Disodium EDTA Secale Cereale Seed Extract Ascorbyl Glucoside Calcium Pantothenate PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Pentylene Glycol Benzyl Alcohol Benzyl Benzoate Benzyl Salicylate Citronellol Linalool Chlorphenesin Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Disodium EDTA, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Calcium Pantothenate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Propanediol Carbomer Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Butylene Glycol PPG-26-Buteth-26 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Hydroxide Allantoin Glyceryl Polyacrylate Glutathione Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate Maltodextrin Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract Potassium Sorbate Polysorbate 20 Resveratrol Limonene Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Citral BHT Ethylhexylglycerin Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Glutathione, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Resveratrol, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citral, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Benzyl Alcohol 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. Ascorbyl Glucoside (AA-2G) is one of the most stable vitamin C derivatives out there. It's made by attaching a glucose molecule to ascorbic acid; this glucose "cap" shields the vitamin C from air, light, heat, and metal ions that normally cause pure ascorbic acid to oxidize. Once on your skin, the enzyme alpha-glucosidase snips off the glucose and gradually releases active ascorbic acid right where it's needed. Basically, it behaves like a slow-release pro-vitamin C with less of a stinging that high-strength ascorbic acid can cause. The research supports the classic vitamin C benefits as well. In lab and human studies, AA-2G slowed down the skin's production of melanin (the pigment behind dark spots) and helped shield skin cells against sun damage better than ascorbyl phosphate. These studies also showed AA-2G released vitamin C over a longer period. A frequently cited manufacturer trial found that a 2% AA-2G face cream significantly improved wrinkle depth and skin roughness after 45 days. And in 2009, a clinical trial showed it meaningfully lightened dark patches on the gums compared to a placebo. There's also collagen-synthesis support (since vitamin C is a required cofactor for that) and an antioxidant effect too. Typical usage is usually between 0.5-5% and most studies/products land around 2%. AA-2G performs best when formulated at a mildly acidic pH (~5-7) which is much gentler than the pH that pure vitamin C demands (~2.5-3.5). Just one thing worth knowing: the in-skin conversation rate is only about 55-60% by weight. So a 5% AA-2G product delivers roughly 2.75-3% of actual active vitamin C. On top of that, skin absorption is relatively low because the ingredient is water-soluble. Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent. This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products. As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products. The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive. This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen. It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products. Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a tr