Superdrug Optimum Collagen Serum Versus L'Oreal Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Face Serum

Superdrug Optimum Collagen Serum Versus L'Oreal Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Face Serum Detailed comparison of Superdrug Optimum Collagen Serum versus L'Oreal Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Face Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 to soften the look of wrinkles. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Glycolic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. Water Glycerin Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Betaine Decyl Oleate Isoamyl Laurate Caprylyl Glycol Carbomer Triethyl Citrate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Sodium Polyglutamate Benzoic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Parfum Tocopheryl Acetate Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Glycine Soja Oil Disodium EDTA Sodium Hyaluronate Collagen Amino Acids Tocopherol Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Beta-Sitosterol Hydroxycitronellal Squalene Limonene Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Citronellol Eugenol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Decyl Oleate, Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Polyglutamate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydroxycitronellal, Squalene, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Alcohol Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Glycolic Acid Isononyl Isononanoate Linalool Geraniol Sorbitan Isostearate Salicylic Acid Sodium Citrate Phenoxyethanol Phenylethyl Resorcinol Adenosine Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydrogenated Lecithin Citric Acid Xanthan Gum Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid Polysorbate 60 Hexyl Cinnamal Benzyl Alcohol Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycolic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Linalool, Geraniol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Eugenol, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol 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. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is one of the most popular "stable" vitamin C derivatives in skincare. Plain ascorbic acid is fantastic but notoriously fragile; it browns, oxidizes, and loses potency fast. So attaching an ethyl group to the third carbon of the molecule gives it some cool perks: In a formula, it does the 3 classic vitamin C jobs: it acts as an antioxidant, helps brighten skin tone by inhibiting tyrosinase, and supports collagen. The evidence is reasonably solid for a cosmetic ingredient; Liao and colleagues (2018) showed it's significantly more stable than ascorbic acid while still being effective. A 2021 study by Zerbinati and colleagues tested a serum with 30% 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid and 1% lactic acid significantly increased collagen production, reduced UVB-induced DNA damage, and decreased melanin on a reconstructed pigmented skin model. Typical real world usage sits around 0.5-5% (and 1-2% is common for daily serums). Amounts up to 30% have been shown to be non-irritating on human skin samples, but two isolated cases reported allergic contact dermatitis so a patch test is sensible if you have reactive skin. Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like". Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air. Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils. Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability, Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent. 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%. Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, mean