Comparison between SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense vs. Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum

SkinCeuticals

Blemish + Age Defense

Ultraceuticals

Ultra Brightening Serum

- 12 components -

- 18 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 5

Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denatured, Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

Components only in SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense 7

Methylpropanediol, Glycolic Acid, Diisopropyl Adipate, Octadecenedioic Acid, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid and 2 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 58.3%

Components only in Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum 13

Lactic Acid, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Oxyresveratrol and 8 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 72.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Alcohol Denatured

Water

Lactic Acid

Methylpropanediol

Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract

Glycolic Acid

Citric Acid

Diisopropyl Adipate

Niacinamide

Octadecenedioic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Blemish + Age Defense:

Antistatic, Protection, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Ultra Brightening Serum:

Moisturizing, Pore Shrinking, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Tones up skin, Hair structure improvement, Hair volumizing, Hair gloss

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 12

25%

chemical

8 out of 12

67%

natural

7 out of 18

39%

chemical

8 out of 18

44%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#5

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#5Citric Acid^#9

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Glycerin^#12Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Lactic Acid^#3Citric Acid^#5Salicylic Acid^#7

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense vs. Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (1.5%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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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.