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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum versus Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum .

Last updated on April 05, 2024. Published on May 10, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Serum French Brand France
Serum American Brand United States

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.

Price

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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

BHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
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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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La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mad Hippie 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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La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 6 reviews
Lapaki's Avatar'
Apr 17, 2023

This was my first vitamin C serum
I started using this because I was curious about Vitamin C and wanted to experience its benefits. This is a really good and gentle Vitamin C serum for sensitive skin. Mine got used to it and now...

This was my first vitamin C serum
I started using this because I was curious about Vitamin C and wanted to experience its benefits. This is a really good and gentle Vitamin C serum for sensitive skin. Mine got used to it and now tolerates stronger products.

Cashmaire_08's Avatar'
Jun 20, 2021

So far so good.
I have sensitive skin and this doesn't sting at all.

So far so good.
I have sensitive skin and this doesn't sting at all.

Marifsts's Avatar'
Sep 14, 2023

Love it
My first skin care product (besides cleasing gel and sunscreen) and it is my favorite, so easy to apply and gives you a glow. Love it forever

Love it
My first skin care product (besides cleasing gel and sunscreen) and it is my favorite, so easy to apply and gives you a glow. Love it forever

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 17 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 7 reviews
samsasam's Avatar'
Jul 7, 2023

Staple in my routine
It feels great and absorbs nicely into the skin. I've noticed that my skin has been brighter & a more even tone/less redness.

Staple in my routine
It feels great and absorbs nicely into the skin. I've noticed that my skin has been brighter & a more even tone/less redness.

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