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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules versus Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum .

Published on February 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
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.

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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
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening
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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: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 1.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 4.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.

Learn more about Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 5.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 14.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules contains this as ingredient number 15.

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

47% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Oskia Super-C - 60 x Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules - Vitamin C Serum Capsules 15 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
nasaye's avatar

nasaye

4 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Great vitamin C. The little capsules makes it very practical for travel. Smells like orange juice and has the consistency of a very light oil,...

Great vitamin C. The little capsules makes it very practical for travel. Smells like orange juice and has the consistency of a very light oil, lighter than Medik8 C Tetra

kmdoch's avatar

kmdoch

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

As Vit C is water soluble, it breaks down when exposed to O2, due to this most Vit C products are constantly losing their potency with every use....

As Vit C is water soluble, it breaks down when exposed to O2, due to this most Vit C products are constantly losing their potency with every use. These capsules ensure you’re not wasting your money. It is great for breakouts and texture!

Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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