This is a very potent vitamin C serum which is formulated with 15% L ascorbic acid. They also have a version containing 10% ascorbic acid which is more suitable for sensitive skin or for people who want to build tolerance. The main ingredients are:โฃ L ascorbic acidโฃ Ferulic acidโฃ Vitamin Eโฃ As you can see the main ingredients are very similar to the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic serumโs; 15% ascorbic acid with the addition of ferulic acid and vitamin E to stabilize the formula. There are a few differences though; while Skinceuticals uses ethoxydiglycol and propylene glycol as solvent and delivery ingredients, the Apothekari serum contains Propanediol, which does the same…
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African Botanics Cloudburst Micro-emulsionโฃ
This product is a water-in-oil emulsion which is supposed to hydrate the skin and helps prevent the signs of aging without causing any congestion or inflammation. It contains different types of ingredients: โฃ + Protective ingredients: antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Reservatol and Tannic acid to neutralize free radicals.โฃโฃ+ Replenishing ingredients such as Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast extract to hydrate and moisturize; and some ingredients rich in polyphenols, omegas & amino acids such as Marula oil and Baobab seed oil to help strengthen and repair the skin barrier.โฃโฃ+ Restoring ingredients such as Niacinamide, Di- and tripeptides to prevent and soften the appearance of wrinkles.โฃโฃ+ Brightening ingredients: Niacinamide to…
