Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic Versus The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum

Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic Versus The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum Detailed comparison of Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic versus The INKEY List Vitamin C Serum EU. This brightening toner is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Citrus Grandis Propanediol Glycerin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Ascorbic Acid Citrus Limon Peel Extract Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Beta-Carotene Ferulic Acid Tocopherol Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil Mentha Piperita Extract Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract Caffeine Sodium Hyaluronate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Citrus Junos Peel Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycine Soja Oil Phospholipids PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Citric Acid Disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Citrate Sodium Hydroxide Water, Citrus Grandis, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja Oil, Phospholipids, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide Dimethicone Ascorbic Acid 30% Polysilicone-11 PEG-10 Dimethicone Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid 30%, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone 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.