Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum Versus Juice Beauty Prebiotix Freshly Squeezed Glow 20% Vitamin C Serum
Updated on July 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum 36 ingredients
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Freshly Squeezed Glow 20% Vitamin C Serum 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum 36 ingredients
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Freshly Squeezed Glow 20% Vitamin C Serum 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Glutathione
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhloretin
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Silica
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C9-12 Alkane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phloretin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Gluconolactone, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Silica, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Chondrus Crispus Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Capryloyl Glycerin
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Phytate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Pullulan, Capryloyl Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Triethyl Citrate, Silica, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanSclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumSodium 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 HyaluronateSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum 36 ingredients
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Freshly Squeezed Glow 20% Vitamin C Serum 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum 36 ingredients
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Freshly Squeezed Glow 20% Vitamin C Serum 33 ingredients
The Vitamin C in this serum was orange (oxidized?) and gave me a fake tan the first time I used it. Serums should have a nice consistency, but this one was more like a toner and was hard to use.
