Comparison between Beauty Counter All Bright C Serum vs. The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

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41 Ingredients 3

1
Water
1
Propanediol
2
Propanediol
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
3
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
3
Alpha-Arbutin
4
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
5
Pentylene Glycol
6
Coconut Alkanes
7
Glycerin
8
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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Uniqueness40 out of 41
97.6%
Uniqueness2 out of 3
66.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 41
22%
chemical
14 out of 41
34%
natural
0 out of 3
0%
chemical
3 out of 3
100%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Sodium Hyaluronate#12Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#13
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Coconut Alkanes#6Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#13
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Beauty Counter All Bright C Serum vs. The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 2

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

Position 3

#3Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Alpha-Arbutin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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No ingredient on this position
Position 5

#5Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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