Dermorepubliq 15% L-Ascorbic Acid + E + Ferulic Acid Brightening Formula Serum Versus Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Serum
Updated on January 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dermorepubliq 15% L-Ascorbic Acid + E + Ferulic Acid Brightening Formula Serum 15 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Serum 17 ingredients
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About this product
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Dermorepubliq 15% L-Ascorbic Acid + E + Ferulic Acid Brightening Formula Serum 15 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Serum 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Bergamia Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ferulic Acid, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Bergamia Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Inositol
HumectantArbutin
Antioxidant
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Dermorepubliq 15% L-Ascorbic Acid + E + Ferulic Acid Brightening Formula Serum 15 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Serum 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Dermorepubliq 15% L-Ascorbic Acid + E + Ferulic Acid Brightening Formula Serum 15 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Radiance Boost Serum 17 ingredients
Not too thick in texture, gets absorbed quickly. Helps a tiny bit in brightening. No irritation. The spray is pretty bad, would prefer a dropper. Would not repurchase, but I see why a lot of people love this product.
