maru.derm Vitamin C Daily Glow Serum Versus Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Concentrate Ampoule

maru.derm Vitamin C Daily Glow Serum Versus Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Concentrate Ampoule

This brightening serum is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.

This brightening ampoule is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

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Water

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Niacinamide

Propylene Glycol

Pisum Sativum Peptide

Panthenol

Arginine

Aspartic Acid

Glycine

Alanine

Serine

Valine

Proline

Threonine

Isoleucine

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Panthenol, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Ascorbic Acid

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water

Dipropylene Glycol

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Ethoxydiglycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Tranexamic Acid

Sodium Citrate

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Glucose

Choleth-24

Butylene Glycol

Fructooligosaccharides

Fructose

Tromethamine

Caprylyl Glycol

Arbutin

Methyl Gluceth-10

Ethylhexylglycerin

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Xanthan Gum

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Citric Acid

Disodium EDTA

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Glycerin

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Dextrin

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Ceramide NP

Hyaluronic Acid

Tocopherol

Allantoin

Glyceryl Glucoside

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Pvp

Pentylene Glycol

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Phytosterols

Fullerenes

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Water, Ascorbic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Choleth-24, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Glycerin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pvp, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phytosterols, Fullerenes, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

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!

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