Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer .
Last updated on December 18, 2023. Published on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and 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.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Gluconolactone • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Triethyl Citrate • Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Potassium Hydroxide • Betaine • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Aminomethyl Propanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Gluconic Acid • Tocopherol • Glycerin • Succinoglycan • Phytic Acid • Mica • Sodium Metabisulfite • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Caramel • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Phytate • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • CI 77891 • CI 19140 • CI 14700
Water • Squalane • Glycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Lactic Acid • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Niacinamide • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ceramide Ng • Superoxide Dismutase • Quercetin • Phospholipids • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Inonotus Obliquus Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Ferulic Acid • Ubiquinone • Soy Isoflavones • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phytosphingosine • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Propylene Glycol • Sodium PCA • Myristyl Myristate • Butylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Adenosine • Carbomer • Cetearyl Olivate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Lauryl Laurate • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Glycolate • C13-15 Alkane • Sorbitan Olivate • Phytic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Pentasodium Pentetate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Triethyl Citrate • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Cananga Odorata Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract • Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Rose Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Santalum Album Wood Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 43.
Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 68.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, such as lactic acid.
AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight exfoliating effect. Phytic Acid has been shown to help calm irritation. In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
As an antioxidant, phytic acid may help with the signs of aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 AcidOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateOlehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
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I really like the formula. I was a little bit skeptical at first that it might broke me out because it has some oils, but after some purging during...
I really like the formula. I was a little bit skeptical at first that it might broke me out because it has some oils, but after some purging during the first week, my acne-prone skin tolerated it really well, and on the long run it helped me out fading some dark spots. However, you have to be very careful when applying, leaving enough time between products because it might pill a little. I think it has some silicones in the formula because you never feel like it's fully absorbed, it feels more like a film on top of your skin. But I like it anyway, because it smoothens out a lot of imperfections, even working as a primer, because it's also a bit sticky at first.
What I don't like is definitely the price. Is really a lot of money for a product that has a normal performance with some flaws. Plus, there's something scammy about it, because the airless packaging makes it look twice as big as any other serum when it's on the shelf, but if you check the label, it contains just the same amount as any other similar product: 30ml. I really like the airless idea for a Vitamin-C product that can easily get oxidized, but I don't think it's necessary to make it that big. It seems that they're trying to justify the price by making you think there's a bigger amount when it's not.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer 69 ingredients
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