La Roche-Posay Active Vitamin C 10% Wrinkle Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream

La Roche-Posay Active Vitamin C 10% Wrinkle Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Active Vitamin C 10% Wrinkle Cream versus La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream. This anti-aging day moisturizer is formulated around Ascorbic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Madecassoside to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Ascorbic Acid Dimethicone C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Glycerin Ethylhexyl Palmitate Potassium Hydroxide Cetyl Alcohol PEG-100 Stearate Glyceryl Stearate Sodium Styrene/Ma Copolymer Stearyl Alcohol Isobutane Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethiconol Sodium Hyaluronate Myristyl Alcohol Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Disodium EDTA Caprylyl Glycol Biosaccharide Gum-1 Xanthan Gum T-Butyl Alcohol Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer Tocopheryl Acetate Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Styrene/Ma Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Isobutane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristyl Alcohol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Mannose Butylene Glycol Paraffinum Liquidum Polymethylsilsesquioxane Paraffin Microcrystalline Wax Madecassoside Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Mannose, Butylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Hydroxide, Paraffin, Sodium Styrene/Ma Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Madecassoside, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It works as a thickener, emulsifier, and texture enhancer that gives gel-creams a silky, lightweight feel. This ingredient is versatile and low-maintenance so manufacturers love working with it. Typical usage levels in cosmetics are usually low and in the range of 0.015 - 2.3%. 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Its main roles are: Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "al