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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Biolumin C Serum versus Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum .

Published on November 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $21.49
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Starts at $48.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Dermalogica Biolumin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

Dermalogica Biolumin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dermalogica Biolumin C Serum 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
SarahMoore_905's avatar

SarahMoore_905

10 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Those leaves my skin feeling and looking amazing. I can't get enough of it

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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