Comparison between Numbuzin No.5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum vs. ISOMERS Skincare Illumi-Bright Skin Brightening Formula

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52 Ingredients 32

1
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract (604
1
Water
2
074ppm)
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Niacinamide (50
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
000ppm)
5
Dimethicone
6
Panthenol (50
6
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
7
000ppm)
7
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
8
Tranexamic Acid (40
8
Niacinamide
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Uniqueness48 out of 52
92.3%
Uniqueness28 out of 32
87.5%

Positive Effects

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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
14 out of 52
27%
chemical
18 out of 52
35%
natural
11 out of 32
34%
chemical
18 out of 32
56%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#31,2-Hexanediol#11Sodium Hyaluronate#20Glycerin#28Allantoin#36Beta-Glucan#39Tocopherol#41
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#36Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#36
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#17Butylene Glycol#221,2-Hexanediol#32
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#31
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Numbuzin No.5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum vs. ISOMERS Skincare Illumi-Bright Skin Brightening Formula
Position 1

#1Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract (604

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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.

Position 2

#2074ppm)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

Position 3

#3Butylene 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
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.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

Position 4

#4Niacinamide (50

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 5

#5000ppm)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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