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Gilda Liljeblad Energising Vitamin C Serum Versus The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%

Serum
Serum
Swedish Brand Sweden
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on July 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dark spots

Free From

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

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Benefits

Benefits

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

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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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. By fighting free-radicals, ferulic acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.

When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.

Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.

In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.

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When to use

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69% use in am
31% use in pm
88% use every day
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Gilda Liljeblad Energising Vitamin C Serum 3 ingredients

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The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Oily (3) Sticky (2) Strong Scent (2)
Nastia's avatar

Nastia

1 year ago
Review

Hate the texture so much, that I can not use it really

#heavy
#sticky
#oily
#strong scent
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Levi Costa

6 months ago
Review

This is 94% solvent which can be quite irritating. The anhydrous texture is also annoying. But it works well when mixed with a moisturizer.

#great value
#irritating
#heavy
#oily