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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum versus KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum .

Last updated on August 30, 2023. Published on November 05, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Serum French Brand France
Serum Australian Brand Australia

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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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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bradley_gilbert

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
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L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum Review
I really appreciated this serum, I love that it has Ascorbyl Glucoside and...

L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum Review
I really appreciated this serum, I love that it has Ascorbyl Glucoside and Sodium Hyaluronate which are very beneficial to the skin. I also loved that it had Denatured Alcohol because it made this serum feel like an essence when I applied it to my hands. This serum is even gentle enough to use on the lips for some exfoliation just make sure that you apply a nice, thick occlusive lip balm after it.

KORA Organics Noni Bright 12% Vitamin C Serum 41 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating

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