Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum Versus All Natural Advice Vitamin C Serum
Updated on November 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum 19 ingredients
All Natural Advice Vitamin C Serum 15 ingredients
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Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum 19 ingredients
All Natural Advice Vitamin C Serum 15 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
Antioxidant 6 Benefits
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.
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.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
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.
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Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-6, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Betaine, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Antioxidant 6 Benefits
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is made by distilling parts of the witch hazel plant. You can also call this ingredient "witch hazel water".
Dimethyl Sulfone is an organic compound that naturally contains sulfur. It is used as a solvent due to its stability. Solvents help mix and stabilize other ingredients.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
Tocopheryl 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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Helps with Anti-Aging
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Ferulic Acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Dimethyl Sulfone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum 19 ingredients
All Natural Advice Vitamin C Serum 15 ingredients
Reviews
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Cocokind Vitamin C Glow Serum 19 ingredients
khoweird
I love the ingredients in this vitamin c! I’ve been using it daily since the beginning of December and my skin glows more than it did before adding...
I love the ingredients in this vitamin c! I’ve been using it daily since the beginning of December and my skin glows more than it did before adding it to my routine. It smells good and feels great; cooling as it’s going on, a bit tacky after it’s rubbed in, and smooth when it dries. A second bottle is already in my fridge waiting to be used.
johari 🪽
UPDATED 12 July 2024 (TL;DR below):
I think this serum was one of the first products I found using SkinSort’s filters, and it had caught my...
UPDATED 12 July 2024 (TL;DR below):
I think this serum was one of the first products I found using SkinSort’s filters, and it had caught my attention because it kept showing up- even with my ultra-specific filtering! I was looking for a beginner-friendly, non-irritating Vitamin C product. Finding this felt like I’d hit a gold mine. (I was so excited I bought two the first time buying it!) Comes in a classic dropper bottle and, to my standard, is on the pricey side for the quantity you get.
According to Cocokind themselves, this serum will brighten, hydrate, and even out my skin. I mean, yeah, pretty much! The aloe vera juice base is very sensitive skin-friendly and does well with making your skin feel protected and nourished. It does leave your face feeling kind of sticky, but it wasn’t a problem when I applied the serum on semi-wet skin. (That only applies to those who apply their skincare products back-to-back with no pauses in between, which isn’t *really* the way to go.)
The brightening and evening effects of this serum deserve its own attention. I’m actually not giving credit to Ascorbyl Glucoside, which is the Vitamin C derivative highlighted in this serum. The underdog takes the cake in this one: the one, the ONLY… Azelaic Acid!!! I think without it this formula would really fall short. Maybe it’s working overtime because it sorta works in synergy with Vitamin C? (Not 100% sure that applies to derivatives as well…) Either way, I LOVE IT. In just a week, my PIH (i.e. post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the stubborn dark spots you get after your pimples go away) started fading..? My skin was brighter..? Me, with my crazy dull skin, waking up to glowing, inflammation-free skin?!?! What kind of *sorcery* is in this?!?!?! (Azelaic acid. c:)
Despite my improved complexion, this serum didn’t quite work in the same way many Vitamin C serums are touted for (i.e. complete skin regeneration). It was more of an acne serum? Which I appreciated, of *course*… but it’s also not why I bought the serum. Yes, it did brighten my skin (and get me loads of compliments!), but my breakouts weren’t any less frequent. It just kind of cleaned up the mess afterwards. Again, can’t be bothered by that, but my goal with this was to heal my compromised skin barrier as a whole. This product was a drop in the bucket. Well, maybe a splash.
Maybe my skin has simply become too resilient for the gentle likes of Vitamin C derivatives… a blessing or a curse? 🤔
TL;DR: Great for brightening PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), azelaic acid is the SUPERSTAR in this- not so much the Vitamin C, thick and sticky, very sensitive skin-friendly :)
Old review:
Very gentle. Love the aloe vera base, suitable for all skin types. Been using mostly consistently for a few months and have seen improvements in hyperpigmentation.
