Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser Versus Olay Total Effects 7 In One Refreshing Citrus Scrub Face Cleanser

Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser Versus Olay Total Effects 7 In One Refreshing Citrus Scrub Face Cleanser Detailed comparison of Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser versus Olay Total Effects 7 In One Refreshing Citrus Scrub Face Cleanser. This salicylic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Glycerin Stearyl Alcohol Cetyl Betaine Hydrated Silica Salicylic Acid Distearyldimonium Chloride Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Niacinamide PPG-30 Steareth-21 Steareth-2 Cetyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol Disodium EDTA Parfum Ascorbic Acid Avena Sativa Peptide Water, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Betaine, Hydrated Silica, Salicylic Acid, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Niacinamide, PPG-30, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Ascorbic Acid, Avena Sativa Peptide Sodium Lauroamphoacetate Sorbitol PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate Acrylates Copolymer Sodium Trideceth Sulfate Panthenol Tocopheryl Acetate BHT PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Sodium Laureth Sulfate Glycol Distearate PEG-100 Lauric Acid Citric Acid Polyquaternium-10 Cocamide Mea Menthol Laureth-10 Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone CI 19140 CI 16035 Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Hydrated Silica, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Salicylic Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, PEG-100, Lauric Acid, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Cocamide Mea, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Laureth-10, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 19140, CI 16035 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. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneu