Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum Versus Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Enjoy Tøday Vitamin C Serum

Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum Versus Nø Cosmetics No Make Up Enjoy Tøday Vitamin C Serum

This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

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

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Water

Ethoxydiglycol

Ascorbic Acid

Propylene Glycol

Tocopherol

Polysorbate 80

Panthenol

Ferulic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

Benzyl Alcohol

Dehydroacetic Acid

Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Astaxanthin

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Astaxanthin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol

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These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

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