Comparison between The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% vs. Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Concentrate Ampoule

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Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 2
Uniqueness: 66.7%
Components only in Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Concentrate Ampoule 56
Uniqueness: 98.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Propanediol
1
Water
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
3
Alpha-Arbutin
3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
4
Dipropylene Glycol
5
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
6
Ethoxydiglycol
7
1
8
2-Hexanediol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%:
No unique effects found
Effects unique for Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Concentrate Ampoule:
Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Lifting, Healing, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Protection, Anti dandruff, Hair strengthening, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
0 out of 3
0%
chemical
3 out of 3
100%
natural
23 out of 57
40%
chemical
21 out of 57
37%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 8Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Butylene Glycol#14Arbutin#19Panthenol#23Sodium Hyaluronate#30Glycerin#34Tocopherol#45Allantoin#46
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#37Allantoin#46
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Allantoin#46Citric Acid#31Eucalyptus Globulus#36Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#37

Detailed view

The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% vs. Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting Concentrate Ampoule
Position 1

#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.

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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.

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