Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum Versus The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
Updated on November 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGluconic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum 45 ingredients
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 Show more
There isnt alot of product :/ I used it up after one week. Very expensive!
Smell fruity. I have pale skin - so I got a little orange.
Overall it made me smooth and it brighten my eyes up.
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
It was too harsh for my skin and it is oil based. My atopic skin flared up…
If you have sensitive skin, I would suggest testing it before and introducing it slowly (what I did). But if you have really reactive and sensitive skin like mine, you should probably find a water based vitamin C.
