Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid versus Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum .
Last updated on January 09, 2024. Published on March 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 20 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 20 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 20 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Propanediol • Sodium Citrate • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Polysorbate 20 • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene • CI 75120
Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Squalane • Triethyl Citrate • Gluconolactone • Citric Acid • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caffeine • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Benzoate • Lauroyl Lysine • Passiflora Edulis Peel Extract • Sclerotium Gum • Lecithin • Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract • Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract • Pullulan • Mannitol • Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Calcium Gluconate • Silica • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Ergothioneine
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 9.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 17.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid contains this as ingredient number 18.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
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Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 20 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum With 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 20 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
sarahabma
Most effective vitamin C
This is the product I let myself splurge on because I haven't found anything that compares so far. This is so fast-acting...
Most effective vitamin C
This is the product I let myself splurge on because I haven't found anything that compares so far. This is so fast-acting for lightening my dark spots/acne scars. I use one pump on the whole face, once a day in the AM so the bottle tends to last me about 3 months. Highly, highly recommend for dark spots!
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