Revolution Beauty Vitamin C Eye Cream Versus Superdrug Me+ Vitamin C Booster With Squalane

Revolution Beauty Vitamin C Eye Cream Versus Superdrug Me+ Vitamin C Booster With Squalane Detailed comparison of Revolution Beauty Vitamin C Eye Cream versus Superdrug Me+ Vitamin C Booster With Squalane. This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This brightening serum is formulated around Squalane and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to fade the look of dark spots and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Dicaprylyl Carbonate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Persea Gratissima Oil Cetearyl Olivate Niacinamide Cetyl Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Sorbitan Olivate Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Squalane Xanthan Gum Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Carbomer Chlorphenesin Polysorbate 60 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Sodium Hyaluronate Sorbitan Isostearate Alcohol Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate Tocopherol Glycine Soja Oil CI 19140 CI 16035 Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 60, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, CI 19140, CI 16035 Isopropyl Myristate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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 an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum). It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores. This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces. Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer. Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts. No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration). Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types. This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants. Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane. Read more about squalene with an "e". Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.