PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Moisturizer Versus IMAGE skincare Ageless Total Repair Crème

PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Moisturizer Versus IMAGE skincare Ageless Total Repair Crème Detailed comparison of PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Moisturizer versus IMAGE skincare Ageless Total Repair Crème. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Se Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Sorbitol Stearic Acid Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Titanium Dioxide Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Citrus Limon Peel Extract Humulus Lupulus Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Spirulina Platensis Extract BHT Carbomer Citric Acid Ascorbic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Lactic Acid Malic Acid Gluconic Acid Disodium EDTA Glycolic Acid Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Retinyl Palmitate Salicylic Acid Tartaric Acid Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Citronellol Citral Limonene Linalool Parfum Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Titanium Dioxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, BHT, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Cyclopentasiloxane Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Cetyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol Isohexadecane Squalane Ethylhexyl Palmitate Persea Gratissima Oil Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Sorbitan Stearate Xanthan Gum Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 60 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Vegetable Oil Caprylyl Glycol Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Sorbitan Oleate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Hexylene Glycol Glycine Soja Sterols Linoleic Acid Phospholipids Polysorbate 20 Retinol Cetyl Palmitate Laureth-23 Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Ceramide NP Trideceth-6 Phosphate Potassium Bitartrate Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Palmitic Acid BHA Quartz Water, Glycolic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isoh 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. BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation. The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU. However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is