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Updated on May 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Fundamentals 15% Vitamin C Serum
Fundamentals 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum
South African Brand South Africa
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
Serum
Canadian Brand Canada

Ingredient Info

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Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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15% Vitamin C Serum
Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon
Vitamin CVitamin C Icon AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon 6 Benefits

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Pycnogenol 5%
Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract Antioxidant
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Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is an antioxidant.

Ingredients Explained

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Solvent
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Ingredient Ratings

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15% Vitamin C Serum
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Pycnogenol 5%
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When to use

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
177 Routines
58% use in am
42% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

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Fundamentals 15% Vitamin C Serum 2 ingredients

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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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CustardBunny

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

i like this alot buti just have no idea what it does lmao. i use it for feet, hands and dry areas after a scrub. It softens and feels nice (smells...

i like this alot buti just have no idea what it does lmao. i use it for feet, hands and dry areas after a scrub. It softens and feels nice (smells a bit coppery) but i can do just as well without it so meh. :3 i dolike it tho!