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Proaora 20% Vitamin C Serum W/ Astaxanthin Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Proaora 20% Vitamin C Serum W/ Astaxanthin Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% This brightening serum is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Astaxanthin to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This oil-control serum

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Proaora 20% Vitamin C Serum W/ Astaxanthin Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

This brightening serum is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Astaxanthin to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Glycerin

Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract

Astaxanthin

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Xanthan Gum

Butylene Glycol

Disodium EDTA

Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA

Niacinamide 10%

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA 1%

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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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.

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.

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