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KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Absolute-Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil

KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Absolute-Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil Detailed comparison of KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Absolute-Oil versus Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil. This brightening serum is formulated

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KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Absolute-Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil Detailed comparison of KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Absolute-Oil versus Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Squalane to fade the look of dark spots. This brightening oil is formulated around Squalane and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin. Isoamyl Laurate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Squalane Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Dimethyl Isosorbide Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Rosa Gallica Flower Powder Alcohol Denat. Water Bisabolol Citronellol Geraniol Glyceryl Caprylate Physalis Angulata Extract Rosa Damascena Flower Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Tocopherol Tocopheryl Acetate Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosa Gallica Flower Powder, Alcohol Denat., Water, Bisabolol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Physalis Angulata Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Pistacia Lentiscus Gum Rosa Damascena Flower Extract Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like". Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air. Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils. Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability, Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent. Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants. Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring. Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily. Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents. Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent. 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)- Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in huma