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The INKEY List Alpha Hydroxy Acid Versus The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

The INKEY List Alpha Hydroxy Acid Versus The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Alpha Hydroxy Acid versus The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-look

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The INKEY List Alpha Hydroxy Acid Versus The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Alpha Hydroxy Acid versus The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Propanediol Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract Glycerin Saccharum Officinarum Extract Ascorbyl Glucoside Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hyaluronate 1% Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Xanthan Gum Acer Saccharum Extract Sodium Benzoate Allantoin Sodium Levulinate Potassium Sorbate Sodium Anisate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Water, Propanediol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate 1%, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Acer Saccharum Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Anisate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Alpha-Arbutin Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Ergothioneine Polysorbate 20 Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Sodium Metabisulfite Ethoxydiglycol Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Water, Alpha-Arbutin, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ergothioneine, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin 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. Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent. Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective. In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline. Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated. "Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product. It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!