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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) versus Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum .

Published on October 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Serum Spanish Brand Spain
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

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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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

Vitamin C

Benefits

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

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 3.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 4.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
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.

Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 6.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
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.

Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 7.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Ácido Ascórbico 20% (Vitamina C) contains this as ingredient number 9.

Revolution Beauty Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

44% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

Usage

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