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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum versus Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C .

Last updated on March 25, 2024. Published on March 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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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.

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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

Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C contains this as ingredient number 40.

2
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C contains this as ingredient number 28.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

44% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum 16 ingredients

Gentle Vitamin C Serum hasn't been rated yet.
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Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C 42 ingredients

3.0 /5
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Irritating (1)
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0ctopus_garden

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

irritates my skin :,(

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