Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir versus Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum .
Last updated on December 26, 2023. Published on January 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, PHA and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots 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
Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir 44 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir 44 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract • Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice • Saccharide Isomerate • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract • Rubus Chamaemorus Callus • Phenoxyethanol • Betaine • Propanediol • Xanthan Gum • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polyglutamic Acid • Tocopherol • Maltodextrin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lactic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Dipropylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Pentylene Glycol • Adenosine • Polydextrose • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Citric Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ferulic Acid • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • Parfum
Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Squalane • Triethyl Citrate • Gluconolactone • Citric Acid • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caffeine • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Benzoate • Lauroyl Lysine • Passiflora Edulis Peel Extract • Sclerotium Gum • Lecithin • Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract • Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract • Pullulan • Mannitol • Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Calcium Gluconate • Silica • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Ergothioneine
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 1.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 3.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 11.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 13.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Xanthan 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 GumLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 14.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 15.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 23.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH 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.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 25.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 29.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 34.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 37.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 38.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateLumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir contains this as ingredient number 40.
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
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Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir 44 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir 44 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Lumene Valo Nordic-C Triple Glow Radiance Elixir 44 ingredients
Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum 34 ingredients
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Most effective vitamin C
This is the product I let myself splurge on because I haven't found anything that compares so far. This is so fast-acting...
Most effective vitamin C
This is the product I let myself splurge on because I haven't found anything that compares so far. This is so fast-acting for lightening my dark spots/acne scars. I use one pump on the whole face, once a day in the AM so the bottle tends to last me about 3 months. Highly, highly recommend for dark spots!
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