Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum Versus SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum versus SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on April 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

Serum South Korean Brand

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

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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Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (5)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Vitamin C

Ceramides

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Niacinamide • Tranexamic Acid • Ethoxydiglycol • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dipropylene Glycol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Water • Choleth-24 • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Ascorbic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Glutathione • Tocopherol • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Parfum

Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ascorbic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Laureth-23 • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Sodium Citrate • Salicylic Acid • Ferulic Acid • Ceramide AP

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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.

Dipropylene Glycol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 5.

Water

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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Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ascorbic Acid

What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

Learn more about Ascorbic Acid

Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

62% are loved or liked

14% have mixed ratings

17% are disliked or very disliked

7% have no rating yet

45% are loved or liked

9% have mixed ratings

36% are disliked or very disliked

9% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF 11 ingredients

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Reviews

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Nature Republic Vitapair C Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 1 rating

Great Value (1) Light (1) Sticky (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)

sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

In the long term, it has actually made a difference about my dark spots, but the ingredients confuse me a little: It has a very high concentration...

In the long term, it has actually made a difference about my dark spots, but the ingredients confuse me a little: It has a very high concentration of Lemon Extract (around 80%) but in the other hand this ingredient is way less effective than Vitamin-C itself, which also appears in the formula, but so down in the list that I really doubt it's above a 1%. I think Niacinamide (4%) and Tranexamic Acid (4%) are the ones doing the brightening job here, despite being marketed as a Vitamin-C product. But as I said before, it works anyway.

What I don't really like about it is how artificial it feels: It has a gel texture perfect for oily/acne-prone skin that won't clog your pores at all, but it's very sticky and can't pill sometimes. Plus it has a very strong citrusy chemical scent, It reminds me as a kitchen citric grease remover. I really don't love the experience, but considering how inexpensive it is, and the benefits, we can't ask for more. Overall is a really good product.