Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum versus Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus .
Published on May 01, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive 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
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols ๐
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons ๐
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances ๐
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates ๐
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens ๐
Oil Free
This product is free of oils ๐
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients ๐
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs ๐
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens ๐
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan ๐ฅ
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free ๐
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols ๐
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons ๐
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils ๐
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs ๐
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens ๐
Vegan
This product is vegan ๐
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free ๐
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Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum 33 ingredients
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 32 ingredients
Water โข Glycerin โข Propanediol โข Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract โข Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract โข Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder โข Diglucosyl Gallic Acid โข Citric Acid โข Lysolecithin โข Sclerotium Gum โข Xanthan Gum โข Pullulan โข Silica โข Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate โข Sodium PCA โข Erythritol โข Carrageenan โข Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate โข Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract โข Cananga Odorata Flower Water โข Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate โข Ceramide AP โข 1,2-Hexanediol โข Caprylhydroxamic Acid โข Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate โข Tin Oxide โข Benzoic Acid โข Sorbic Acid โข Sodium Hydroxide โข Potassium Sorbate โข Sodium Benzoate โข CI 77891 โข CI 77015
Water โข Niacinamide โข Propanediol โข Glycerin โข Cellulose Acetate Butyrate โข Ascorbic Acid โข CI 77480 โข Glutathione โข Retinyl Palmitate โข Sodium Hyaluronate โข Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice โข Salicylic Acid โข Tricaprylin โข Caprylyl Glycol โข Tocopherol โข Hydroxyethylcellulose โข Carbomer โข Tocopheryl Acetate โข Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate โข Glyceryl Polyacrylate โข Potassium Sorbate โข Hexylene Glycol โข Sorbitol โข Sodium Hydroxide โข Xanthan Gum โข 1,2-Hexanediol โข Phenoxyethanol โข Citric Acid โข Sodium Benzoate โข Disodium Phosphate โข Polysorbate 60 โข Sodium Phosphate
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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 WaterHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 3.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 GumHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 25.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 24.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateHonest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 29.
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