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MEDI-PEEL Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Ampoule
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on August 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain 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 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 needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cindella Multi-Antioxidant Ampoule

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Methyl Gluceth-20

Humectant

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Gelatin

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cellulose Gum

Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Disodium EDTA

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Soluble Proteoglycan

Skin Conditioning

Salmon Egg Extract

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hexyl Cinnamal

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

CI 15510

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 17200

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 2

Glutathione

Good for Dark Spots Icon

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Humectant

Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Calcium Pantothenate

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Rhizobian Gum

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Humectant

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acacia Senegal Gum

Masking

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Serine

Masking

Glutamic Acid

Humectant

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin Icon

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent

Aspartic Acid

Masking

Leucine

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Riboflavin

Cosmetic Colorant

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Thiamine Hcl

Masking

Pantothenic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Folic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Pyridoxine

Skin Conditioning

Alanine

Masking

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tyrosine

Masking

Phenylalanine

Masking

Valine

Masking

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Threonine

Proline

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Isoleucine

Skin Conditioning

Histidine

Humectant

Methionine

Skin Conditioning

Cysteine

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Raspberry Ketone

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Gelatin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Soluble Proteoglycan, Salmon Egg Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 15510, CI 17200, Glutathione, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Riboflavin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Thiamine Hcl, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Alanine, Lysine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Caprylyl Glycol, Threonine, Proline, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone

C Scription™ Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

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 Propanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

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

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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 even out skin tone.

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.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA
Perfuming, Solvent

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.

Learn more about Limonene
Perfuming

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

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

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

Learn more about Linalool
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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

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