Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum Versus Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum versus Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum .

Last updated on January 28, 2024. Published on September 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum

Serum South Korean Brand

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum 17 ingredients

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum 17 ingredients

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (4)

Dark Spots (3)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum 17 ingredients

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum 25 ingredients

Water • Ascorbic Acid 23% • Propanediol • Betaine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglycerin-3 • Tromethamine • Ethyl Ether • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Disodium EDTA • Panthenol • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Dextrin • Tocopherol

Water • Propanediol • Ascorbic Acid 20% • Betaine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglycerin-3 • Tromethamine • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Ferulic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Dextrin • Niacinamide • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cynanchum Atratum Extract • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Hyaluronate

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ascorbic Acid

What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

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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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Betaine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Polyglycerin-3

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Liked

Polyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.

Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.

Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tromethamine

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dextrin

What it does: Absorbent

Community Rating: Liked

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.

Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum 17 ingredients

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum 25 ingredients

76% are loved or liked

12% have mixed ratings

6% are disliked or very disliked

6% have no rating yet

80% are loved or liked

16% have mixed ratings

4% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum 17 ingredients

Bellflower Vitamin C 20% Serum 25 ingredients

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Reviews

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Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum 17 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 2 ratings

Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

ChienYun_CY

6 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

No irritation, no weird smell
I switched from Cosrx's Vitamin C 23 serum to this. I prefer this to Cosrx. It has no smell, no irritation and gentle...

No irritation, no weird smell
I switched from Cosrx's Vitamin C 23 serum to this. I prefer this to Cosrx. It has no smell, no irritation and gentle to my skin. If you are a fan of Cosrx Vitamin C serum (but loathe the smell), you may want to try this too.

Isntree

Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum

BrittBrine

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

This is my favorite vitamin c serum I've tried so far. It does sting a tiny bit if you have dry or irritated skin, but on healthy skin I don't feel...

This is my favorite vitamin c serum I've tried so far. It does sting a tiny bit if you have dry or irritated skin, but on healthy skin I don't feel a thing. It has made my skin look so healthy and glowy.

Isntree

Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum