Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C versus PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum .
Published on May 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C 18 ingredients
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum 31 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C 18 ingredients
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C 18 ingredients
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum 31 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium PCA • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Hydrolyzed Elastin • Ascorbic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Carbomer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Retinyl Palmitate • Lactic Acid • Malic Acid • Gluconic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citral • Limonene • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 1.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 3.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcidBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 4.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 8.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 12.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 13.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 15.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 16.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 17.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralBielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 19.
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C 18 ingredients
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum 31 ingredients
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Bielenda Supremelab Energy Boost Brightening Serum with Ultra-Stable Vitamin C 18 ingredients
PrescriptSkin Vitamin C Lifting Serum, Enhanced Brightening Gel Serum 31 ingredients
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