Comparison between The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% vs. The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%

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Ingredients in both products 0
Components only in The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3
Uniqueness: 100.0%
Components only in The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% 49
Uniqueness: 100.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Propanediol
1
Water
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2
Glycerin
3
Alpha-Arbutin
3
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
4
Copper Tripeptide-1
5
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
6
Pentapeptide-18
7
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
8
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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 Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%:
Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Lifting, Healing, Antistatic, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, 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
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
0 out of 3
0%
chemical
3 out of 3
100%
natural
13 out of 49
27%
chemical
33 out of 49
67%

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: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Sodium Hyaluronate#13Allantoin#14Glycine#15Sodium PCA#31Sodium Lactate#33Butylene Glycol#38
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#14Citric Acid#34

Detailed view

The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% vs. The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%
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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