Comparison between Medik8 C-Tetra vs. IS Clinical Brightening Serum
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Ingredients in both products 0
Components only in Medik8 C-Tetra 8
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate and 3 more.
Uniqueness: 100.0%
Components only in IS Clinical Brightening Serum 13
Butylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denatured, Ascophyllum Nodosum (Knotted Wrack) Extract and 8 more.
Uniqueness: 100.0%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
1
Butylene Glycol
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Water
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
3
Glycerin
4
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Tocopheryl Acetate
5
Ascophyllum Nodosum (Knotted Wrack) Extract
6
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
6
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract Extrait De Canne à Sucre
7
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
7
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
8
Limonene
8
Alpha-Arbutin
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Softening, Lightening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for C-Tetra:
UV Protection, Anti-agingEffects unique for Brightening Serum:
Moisturizing, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Anti dandruff, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection-- Show more --
ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 8
25%
chemical
5 out of 8
63%
natural
5 out of 13
38%
chemical
5 out of 13
38%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Limonene#8
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#1Glycerin#3Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Menthol#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Menthol#12
Detailed view
Medik8 C-Tetra vs. IS Clinical Brightening Serum
Position 1
#1Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a great vegetable oil to counter dryness. It reduces inflammation and it’s a very nice ingredient for people with redness, eczema, and rosacea. It’s accepted very well by humans skin because its chemical structure is very similar to sebum. That’s why it will hardly provoke any allergy. It’s a very good helper for people with dry skin.
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#1Butylene Glycol
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
