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Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum Versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum Versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum Detailed comparison of Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum. This
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Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum Versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum Detailed comparison of Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Tocopheryl Acetate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Resveratrol and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and calm redness. Water Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Butylene Glycol C9-12 Alkane Caprylyl Methicone Tocopheryl Acetate C10-18 Triglycerides Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate Ferulic Acid Squalane Hydrogenated Lecithin Propanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Jojoba Esters Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Glycerin Cetyl Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Xanthan Gum Disodium EDTA Mica Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ferulic Acid, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Jojoba Esters, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Polysorbate 20 Polysilicone-11 Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Hyaluronic Acid Resveratrol Niacinamide Quercetin Adenosine Tocopherol Phospholipids Ubiquinone Epigallocatechin Gallate Sea Whip Extract Bisabolol Beta-Glucan Phytic Acid Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Hydroxide Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Polysilicone-11, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Niacinamide, Quercetin, Adenosine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Ubiquinone, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Sea Whip Extract, Bisabolol, Beta-Glucan, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. 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%. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level,