Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum Versus APRILSKIN Vitamin ACE Brightening Serum
Updated on January 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 17 ingredients
APRILSKIN Vitamin ACE Brightening Serum 62 ingredients
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What's inside
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Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 17 ingredients
APRILSKIN Vitamin ACE Brightening Serum 62 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tocotrienols, Ferulic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlutathione
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Pullulan
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Bisabolol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glutathione, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Sorbitol, Pullulan, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hyaluronic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Beta-Carotene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Cholesterol, Retinal, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum 17 ingredients
APRILSKIN Vitamin ACE Brightening Serum 62 ingredients
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