D'Alba Double Serum All in One Multi Balm Versus MediCube Deep Collagen Vita Multi Serum Stick

D'Alba Double Serum All in One Multi Balm Versus MediCube Deep Collagen Vita Multi Serum Stick Detailed comparison of D'Alba Double Serum All in One Multi Balm versus MediCube Deep Collagen Vita Multi Serum Stick. This hydrating serum is formulated around Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Synthetic Wax Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Octyldodecanol Polyethylene Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Tocopheryl Acetate Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Monascus Extract Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Borago Officinalis Extract Beta Vulgaris Root Extract Angelica Gigas Extract Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Tuber Magnatum Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Rose Extract Jasminum Officinale Extract Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract Iris Versicolor Extract Freesia Refracta Extract Collagen Extract Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Glycine Soja Oil Persea Gratissima Oil Oenothera Biennis Oil Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Microcrystalline Wax Bisabolol Sorbitan Sesquioleate Tocopherol Water Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Ceramide NP Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Butylene Glycol Glutathione Ascorbic Acid 1,2-Hexanediol Glucose Mannose Parfum Dehydroacetic Acid Citral Linalool Citronellol Hexyl Cinnamal Limonene Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Monascus Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Collagen Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tocopherol, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Mannose, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene Vegetable Oil Ceresin Polyglycer These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin. Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for: Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently. One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin. While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects. The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption. Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits. Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day. Read more about other types of Vitamin C: Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients. 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. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower. It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties. The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water