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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% Versus The INKEY List C-50 Blemish Night Treatment

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% Versus The INKEY List C-50 Blemish Night Treatment Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% versus The INKEY List C-50 Blemish Night Treatment. This brightening serum is formulated around

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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% Versus The INKEY List C-50 Blemish Night Treatment Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% versus The INKEY List C-50 Blemish Night Treatment. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This acne treatment is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. No concerns Water Ascorbyl Glucoside Propanediol Aminomethyl Propanol Triethanolamine Isoceteth-20 Xanthan Gum Dimethyl Isosorbide Ethoxydiglycol Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Water, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Triethanolamine, Isoceteth-20, Xanthan Gum, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Salicylic Acid Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Glycerin Sodium Hydroxide Madecassoside Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Gluconate Sodium Metabisulfite Lecithin Ascorbyl Palmitate Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract Tocopherol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Water, Propanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 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. 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! Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny. On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together. Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.