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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus versus TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E .

Last updated on December 11, 2023. Published on August 01, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 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, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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 Super Serum Plus

Starts at $25.99
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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

BHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema

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.

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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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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 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: 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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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 4.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 17.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 24.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
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.

Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

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

44% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 32 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 review
NurseMeg's Avatar'
Mar 9, 2024

I prefer the regular vitamin c by this brand. But this one is ok.

I prefer the regular vitamin c by this brand. But this one is ok.

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

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews
agj221's Avatar'
Jun 11, 2023

Brightens

Brightens

ZarephLae's Avatar'
Dec 11, 2023

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

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

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well

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