Nø Cosmetics Retinol Serum Versus Balea Vitamin C Serum

Nø Cosmetics Retinol Serum Versus Balea Vitamin C Serum Detailed comparison of Nø Cosmetics Retinol Serum versus Balea Vitamin C Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Ascorbyl Palmitate to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. Squalane Undecane Tridecane Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Dimethyl Isosorbide Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate Retinol Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Beta-Carotene Glycine Soja Oil Tocopherol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Squalane, Undecane, Tridecane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Water Dicaprylyl Ether Pentylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Glycerin Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Phenoxyethanol Parfum Sclerotium Gum Stearyl Alcohol Ascorbyl Palmitate Xanthan Gum Limonene Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice Maltodextrin Sodium Hydroxide Linalool Benzyl Salicylate Geraniol Citral Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sclerotium Gum, Stearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Citral 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. 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.