Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Glow Face Oil Versus Vanicream Vitamin C Serum
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Glow Face Oil 15 ingredients
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Glow Face Oil 15 ingredients
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diisooctyl Succinate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Diisooctyl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Carnosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Phytosterols, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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!
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Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Glow Face Oil 15 ingredients
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients
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