Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum versus Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on December 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum 19 ingredients
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum 19 ingredients
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum 37 ingredients
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum 19 ingredients
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum 37 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Trehalose • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate • Retinyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Carnosine • Parfum • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 19140 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Propanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether • Quercetin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Morus Alba Root Extract • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Lecithin • Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Chloride • BHA • Triethanolamine • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Cholate • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Retinyl Palmitate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Citronellyl Methylcrotonate • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • CI 15985
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 HyaluronateDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolDr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum 19 ingredients
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum 37 ingredients
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Vitamin A Retinol Age-defying & Rejuvenation Face Serum 19 ingredients
Sesderma C-Vit Lipossomal Serum 37 ingredients
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