Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum Versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Vitamin C + Green Superfoods Jelly Serum
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum 38 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Vitamin C + Green Superfoods Jelly Serum 47 ingredients
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Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum 38 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Vitamin C + Green Superfoods Jelly Serum 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentImpatiens Balsamina Flower Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Impatiens Balsamina Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientOriganum Vulgare Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Amber Powder
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tranexamic Acid, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Niacinamide, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Xanthan Gum, Kojic Acid, Lactic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Arthrospira Platensis Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Origanum Vulgare Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Amber Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone
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 WaterTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateGlycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan 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 GumCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum 38 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Vitamin C + Green Superfoods Jelly Serum 47 ingredients
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Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum 38 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Vitamin C + Green Superfoods Jelly Serum 47 ingredients
This broke me out, which was disappointing after seeing so many good reviews. Not really sure why! I have combo acne prone skin. I switched to natrium vitamin c instead and really liked it
