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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% versus TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E .

Last updated on May 08, 2024. Published on July 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 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, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum Indian Brand India
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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Buy Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16%

Starts at $11.99
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Starts at $21.97

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
Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
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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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Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% contains this as ingredient number 1.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% contains this as ingredient number 12.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
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.

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Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% contains this as ingredient number 15.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% contains this as ingredient number 16.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

26% are loved or liked
32% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% 19 ingredients

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TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
agj221's avatar

agj221

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Brightens

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ZarephLae

5 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Best vitamin c serum, especially if you have oily, acne-prone skin. Most dermatologists and medical aestheticians would agree too.

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