Global Beauty Care Vitamin C Facial Serum Versus Skin Nutrition Botanicals Vitamin C+ 1% Serum
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Global Beauty Care Vitamin C Facial Serum 21 ingredients
Skin Nutrition Botanicals Vitamin C+ 1% Serum 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Global Beauty Care Vitamin C Facial Serum 21 ingredients
Skin Nutrition Botanicals Vitamin C+ 1% Serum 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
PEG-20
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, PEG-20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phospholipids, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Global Beauty Care Vitamin C Facial Serum 21 ingredients
Skin Nutrition Botanicals Vitamin C+ 1% Serum 19 ingredients
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