The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum Versus DR's Secret Skinlight T3

The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum Versus DR's Secret Skinlight T3 Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum Canada versus DR's Secret Skinlight T3. This smoothing serum is formulated around Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This brightening treatment is formulated around Kojic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Lactic Acid Propanediol Glycerin Sodium Hydroxide PPG-26-Buteth-26 Sodium Hyaluronate Phenoxyethanol PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ethylhexylglycerin Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Water, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Propylene Glycol Ethoxydiglycol Kojic Acid Sodium Citrate Butylene Glycol Honey Extract Sodium Lactate Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Spiraea Ulmaria Extract Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract Tetrasodium EDTA Saccharum Officinarum Extract Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Acer Saccharum Extract Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Kojic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Sodium Lactate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Propanediol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. 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. 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!