Bloom Effects Royal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil Versus Herbivore Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing 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
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Ingredient Info
Bloom Effects Royal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil 52 ingredients
Herbivore Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum 33 ingredients
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Bloom Effects Royal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil 52 ingredients
Herbivore Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientSpilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Kinetin
Skin ConditioningIndole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kinetin, Indole Acetic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingAnanas Sativus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Echinacea Purpurea Extract yet.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is from the Kakadu plum. The Kakadu plum is native to northern Australia. The Kakadu plum holds the record for having the highest amount of natural vitamin C.
This ingredient is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals and thus may reduce the signs of aging.
The high vitamin C content of Kakadu plum also helps lighten skin. Vitamin C has been shown to block the process of skin darkening that leads to hyperpigmentation.
Kakadu plums have been used by indigenous cultures as medicine to help treat colds and as an antiseptic.
Learn more about Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Bloom Effects Royal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil 52 ingredients
Herbivore Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum 33 ingredients
