Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum Versus Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Serum Vita Drop
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Serum Vita Drop 42 ingredients
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Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Serum Vita Drop 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glutathione
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Aminobutyric Acid
Sh-Polypeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Sodium PCA
HumectantMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentManganese PCA
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Cysteine, Allantoin, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glutathione, Ergothioneine, Aminobutyric Acid, Sh-Polypeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propylene Glycol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc PCA, Maltodextrin, Manganese PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zea Mays Starch, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chitosan, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Betaine, Glucose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine, Glutathione, Madecassoside, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Asiaticoside, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about Glutathione1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Serum Vita Drop 42 ingredients
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Isomers Skincare Laboratories Glutathione Antioxidant Serum 32 ingredients
Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Serum Vita Drop 42 ingredients
the best brightening serum I’ve ever tried. It made my acne scars VANISH in 2 weeks, and absorbs into the skin so easily!
it’s actually insane how much i’ve seen my PIE fade and i’ve been using this for like 2 weeks maybe?? this serum claims to fade dark spots in 3 days and while i do see a difference, i’d wait a couple of weeks to let this work its’ magic. it’s hydrating, though and it brightens my skin better than any vitamin c serum i’ve ever seen. the vitamin c/ferulic acid combo is a powerhouse, and it has Show more
