Avoskin Your Skin Bae Alpha Arbutin 3% + Grapeseed Versus Avoskin Your Skin Bae Marine Collagen 10% + Ginseng Root

Avoskin Your Skin Bae Alpha Arbutin 3% + Grapeseed Versus Avoskin Your Skin Bae Marine Collagen 10% + Ginseng Root Detailed comparison of Avoskin Your Skin Bae Alpha Arbutin 3% + Grapeseed versus Avoskin Your Skin Bae Marine Collagen 10% + Ginseng Root. This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract to fade the look of dark spots and calm redness. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract to soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Propylene Glycol Alpha-Arbutin Glycerin Xanthan Gum Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Tetrasodium EDTA Butylene Glycol Sodium Bisulfite Biosaccharide Gum-1 Sodium Hydroxide Water, Propylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Bisulfite, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hydroxide Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract Hydroxyethylcellulose Lactobacillus 1,2-Hexanediol Disodium EDTA Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobacillus, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite 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. Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties. Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel. This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types. Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin. 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. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer surv