Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum Versus The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
Updated on November 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum 18 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum 18 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Thiosulfate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Vegetable Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Thiosulfate, Sodium Citrate
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum 18 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
Reviews
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Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum 18 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
It was too harsh for my skin and it is oil based. My atopic skin flared up…
If you have sensitive skin, I would suggest testing it before and introducing it slowly (what I did). But if you have really reactive and sensitive skin like mine, you should probably find a water based vitamin C.
