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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule versus Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum .

Last updated on August 07, 2023. Published on September 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

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 common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum American Brand United States

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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 (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (4)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (7)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinPropanediol1,2-HexanediolNiacinamideButylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideMethyl Gluceth-20Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilGelatinSodium PolyacrylateParfumCitric AcidAdenosineCellulose GumSodium HyaluronateDisodium EDTALithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractSoluble Proteoglycan Salmon Egg ExtractLimoneneLinaloolHexyl CinnamalCI 15510CI 17200GlutathioneBiotinAscorbic AcidTremella Fuciformis ExtractLactobacillus/Rye Flour FermentLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment FiltrateBacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractMaltodextrinCalcium PantothenateSodium Starch OctenylsuccinateCeramide NPAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerCentella Asiatica ExtractRhizobian GumHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGlycineAcacia Senegal GumTocopheryl AcetatePyridoxine HclPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractSerineGlutamic AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractBenzyl GlycolAspartic AcidLeucineLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractRiboflavinChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCyanocobalaminPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractThiamine HclFolic AcidPyridoxineAlanineLysineHydrogenated LecithinArginineTyrosinePhenylalanineValineCaprylyl GlycolThreonineProlineHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidIsoleucineHistidineMethionineCysteineSilicaEthylhexylglycerinDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateHyaluronic AcidRaspberry Ketone

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
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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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

9
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

10
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 48.

Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

62% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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