Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer versus Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer US. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Ergothioneine to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin. Water Dimethicone Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Polyglycerin-6 Propanediol Phenyl Trimethicone Glycerin Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Ergothioneine Xanthophylls Allantoin Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer Mannitol Pentylene Glycol Isododecane Dimethicone Crosspolymer Sodium Phytate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Chlorphenesin Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Water, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyglycerin-6, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ergothioneine, Xanthophylls, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Phytate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate Dicaprylyl Carbonate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Butylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate Ascorbyl Glucoside Squalane Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil Hydrogenated Lecithin Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Sodium Hyaluronate Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Jojoba Esters Tocopherol Acetyl Zingerone Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Sodium Hydroxide Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Palmitate Helianthus Annuus Extract Hexylene Glycol Lecithin Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Glycine Soja Oil Lysolecithin Bacillus Ferment Polyglutamic Acid Beta-Sitosterol Phytic Acid Squalene Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phyta 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. 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